How to pronounce blundering
Say it like BLUHN-duh-ring. Blundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN).
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- BLUHN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blundering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blundering
American and British speakers say blundering in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHN-duh-ring.
What does blundering mean?
- The act of making a blunder.“The captain's blunderings led to the loss of the ship.”
- present participle and gerund of blunder How to pronounce blunder
Words that rhyme with blundering
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Questions about saying blundering
How do you pronounce blundering?
Say BLUHN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blundering?
Blundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN). Broken into parts: BLUHN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say blundering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.