How to pronounce bluing
Say it like BLOO-ing. Bluing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bluing
American and British speakers say bluing in essentially the same way: /ˈbluɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbluːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-ing.
What does bluing mean?
- A substance used in laundry to whiten clothes.
- Any of several processes to protect steel against rust.
- present participle and gerund of blue How to pronounce blue
Where does bluing come from?
From blue + -ing.
Words that rhyme with bluing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bluing.
Questions about saying bluing
How do you pronounce bluing?
Say BLOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluing?
Bluing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bluing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbluːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.