How to pronounce bluest
Say it like BLOO-ust. Bluest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bluest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLOO
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bluest
American and British speakers say bluest in essentially the same way: /ˈbluəst/ in the US and /ˈbluːəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-ust.
What does bluest mean?
- superlative form of blue: most blue How to pronounce blue
Questions about saying bluest
How do you pronounce bluest?
Say BLOO-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluəst/. In British English it is /ˈbluːəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluest?
Bluest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say bluest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluəst/ and the British form is /ˈbluːəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.