How to pronounce blunting
Say it like BLUHN-ting. Blunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN).
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- BLUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blunting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blunting
American and British speakers say blunting in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHN-ting.
What does blunting mean?
- present participle and gerund of blunt How to pronounce blunt
- The process by which something is made blunt.
Words that rhyme with blunting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blunting.
Questions about saying blunting
How do you pronounce blunting?
Say BLUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blunting?
Blunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHN). Broken into parts: BLUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say blunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.