How to pronounce whistleblower
Say it like WIS-ul-bloh-er. Whistleblower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- ul
- bloh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whistleblower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whistleblower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WIS-ul-bloh-uh.
What does whistleblower mean?
- Alternative form of whistle-blower.
Questions about saying whistleblower
How do you pronounce whistleblower?
Say WIS-ul-bloh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪsəlˌbləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whistleblower?
Whistleblower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · ul · bloh · er.
Is whistleblower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪsəlˌbləʊə/ (WIS-ul-bloh-uh).