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How to pronounce blunter

Say it like BLUHN-ter. Blunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN).

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US American/ˈblʌntɚ/BLUHN-ter
UK British/ˈblʌntə/BLUHN-tuh
  • BLUHN
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Blunter pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BLUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of blunter

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: BLUHN-tuh.

What does blunter mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of blunt: more blunt How to pronounce blunt
noun
  1. That which blunts something.

Words that rhyme with blunter

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blunter.

Questions about saying blunter

How do you pronounce blunter?

Say BLUHN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in blunter?

Blunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN). Broken into parts: BLUHN · ter.

Is blunter 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 /ˈblʌntə/ (BLUHN-tuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).