How to pronounce inkblot
Say it like INGK-blot. Inkblot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK).
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US American/ˈɪŋkˌblɑt/INGK-blot
UK British/ˈɪŋkˌblɒt/INGK-blot
- INGK
- blot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkblot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- blotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of inkblot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: INGK-blot.
What does inkblot mean?
noun
- A blot of ink.
- A dark, shapeless object.
- Any of the pictures used as stimuli in the Rorschach test.
Where does inkblot come from?
From ink + blot.
Questions about saying inkblot
How do you pronounce inkblot?
Say INGK-blot. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkˌblɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkˌblɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkblot?
Inkblot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK). Broken into parts: INGK · blot.
Is inkblot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɪŋkˌblɒt/ (INGK-blot).