How to pronounce blunted
Say it like BLUHN-tud. Blunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN).
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- BLUHN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blunted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blunted
American and British speakers say blunted in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌntəd/ in the US and /ˈblʌntəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHN-tud.
What does blunted mean?
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Words that rhyme with blunted
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Questions about saying blunted
How do you pronounce blunted?
Say BLUHN-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌntəd/. In British English it is /ˈblʌntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blunted?
Blunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN). Broken into parts: BLUHN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say blunted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌntəd/ and the British form is /ˈblʌntəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.