How to pronounce blunderbusses
Say it like BLUHN-der-bus-iz. Blunderbusses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN).
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- BLUHN
- der
- bus
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blunderbusses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blunderbusses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHN-duh-bus-iz.
What does blunderbusses mean?
- plural of blunderbuss How to pronounce blunderbuss
Questions about saying blunderbusses
How do you pronounce blunderbusses?
Say BLUHN-der-bus-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌndərbʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈblʌndəbʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blunderbusses?
Blunderbusses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN). Broken into parts: BLUHN · der · bus · iz.
Is blunderbusses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblʌndəbʌsɪz/ (BLUHN-duh-bus-iz).