How to pronounce bluntly
Say it like BLUHNT-lee. Bluntly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHNT).
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- BLUHNT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluntly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bluntly
American and British speakers say bluntly in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌntli/ in the US and /ˈblʌntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHNT-lee.
What does bluntly mean?
- In a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.
Where does bluntly come from?
From blunt + -ly.
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Questions about saying bluntly
How do you pronounce bluntly?
Say BLUHNT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌntli/. In British English it is /ˈblʌntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluntly?
Bluntly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHNT). Broken into parts: BLUHNT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bluntly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌntli/ and the British form is /ˈblʌntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.