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How to pronounce blade

blade
/bleɪd/
1 syllable

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Blade, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce blade?

Blade is pronounced /bleɪd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in blade?

Blade has 1 syllable.

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