How to pronounce bluey
Say it like BLOO-ee. Bluey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bluey
American and British speakers say bluey in essentially the same way: /ˈblui/ in the US and /ˈbluːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-ee.
What does bluey mean?
- Having a color similar to blue.
- The metal lead.
- A bushman's blanket.
- A collection of clothes and other belongings rolled up into a bundle for carrying; a swag.
Where does bluey come from?
From blue + -y.
Words that rhyme with bluey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bluey.
Questions about saying bluey
How do you pronounce bluey?
Say BLOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblui/. In British English it is /ˈbluːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluey?
Bluey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bluey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblui/ and the British form is /ˈbluːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.