How to Pronounce Blah

To pronounce "blah", say BLAH — one syllable, IPA /blɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/blɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blah”

"blah" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

What does blah mean?

noun

  1. Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk.
  2. (in plural, the blahs) A general or ambiguous feeling of discomfort, dissatisfaction, uneasiness, boredom, mild depression, etc.

verb

  1. To utter idle, meaningless talk.

adjective

  1. Dull; uninteresting; insipid.

    “Well, the new restaurant seems nice, but their menu is a little blah.”

  2. Low in spirit or health; down.

    “I decided to go exercise rather than sit around all day feeling blah.”

Synonyms

malaisebombastboshbunkumclaptrapeyewashfustianhooey

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Words that rhyme with blah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawjawgnawstraw

Related words

claptraprantbombastfustianbabbledrivelnonsensedull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blah"?▾

"Blah" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blah" is /blɑː/.

What does "blah" mean?▾

Blah: Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk.

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