How to pronounce blusterous
Say it like BLUHS-tuh-rus. Blusterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHS).
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- BLUHS
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blusterous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blusterous
American and British speakers say blusterous in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌstərəs/ in the US and /ˈblʌstərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHS-tuh-rus.
What does blusterous mean?
- Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
- Accompanied by strong wind.
- Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.
Where does blusterous come from?
From bluster + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying blusterous
How do you pronounce blusterous?
Say BLUHS-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌstərəs/. In British English it is /ˈblʌstərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blusterous?
Blusterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHS). Broken into parts: BLUHS · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say blusterous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌstərəs/ and the British form is /ˈblʌstərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.