How to pronounce blustering
Say it like BLUHS-tuh-ring. Blustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHS).
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- BLUHS
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blustering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep 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 blustering
American and British speakers say blustering in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHS-tuh-ring.
What does blustering mean?
- A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.
- Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.
- Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.
- Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.
- Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.
- present participle and gerund of bluster How to pronounce bluster
Where does blustering come from?
By surface analysis, bluster + -ing.
Words that rhyme with blustering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blustering.
Questions about saying blustering
How do you pronounce blustering?
Say BLUHS-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blustering?
Blustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHS). Broken into parts: BLUHS · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say blustering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.