How to pronounce bluesy
Say it like BLOO-zee. Bluesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluesy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bluesy
American and British speakers say bluesy in essentially the same way: /ˈbluzi/ in the US and /ˈbluːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-zee.
What does bluesy mean?
- Characteristic of, or similar to, blues music.
Where does bluesy come from?
From blues + -y.
Words that rhyme with bluesy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bluesy.
Questions about saying bluesy
How do you pronounce bluesy?
Say BLOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluzi/. In British English it is /ˈbluːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluesy?
Bluesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say bluesy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluzi/ and the British form is /ˈbluːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.