How to pronounce deathblow
Say it like DETH-bloh. Deathblow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH).
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US American/ˈdɛθbloʊ/DETH-bloh
UK British/ˈdɛθbləʊ/DETH-bloh
- DETH
- bloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deathblow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of deathblow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DETH-bloh.
What does deathblow mean?
noun
- A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grâce.
- Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence, of a project etc.; a fatal setback.“The opening of the bridge dealt a deathblow to the ferry.”
Where does deathblow come from?
From death + blow.
Questions about saying deathblow
How do you pronounce deathblow?
Say DETH-bloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛθbloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛθbləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deathblow?
Deathblow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH). Broken into parts: DETH · bloh.
Is deathblow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ (DETH-bloh).