English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Blue Pronunciation
Blue is pronounced BLOO, IPA /ˈblu/.
BLOO
US /ˈblu/ · UK /ˈbluː/
Syllables: BLOO (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: The colour of a clear sky, or a low, sad mood.
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Blue in a Sentence
- She painted the shutters blue.
- The sky stayed blue all week.
- He has been feeling blue since the move.
Common Mispronunciations of Blue
Not BLYOO
No y glide belongs after the l. Blue takes a plain oo, unlike few and cue.
Not BLOO-uh
One beat, ending on the vowel, with the final e silent.
Tip: Blue and blew are said identically, which is why the wind blew and the sky was blue is such a common spelling trap.
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