How to Pronounce Blasphemy

To pronounce "blasphemy", say BLASPH-emy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblæs.fə.mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈblæs.fə.mi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blasphemy”

"blasphemy" has 2 syllables: blasph-emy.

What does blasphemy mean?

noun

  1. An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

    “That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy.”

  2. (by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.

Synonyms

cursingcussingexecrationimprecationprofanityswearingdesecrationprofanation

Antonyms

adorationreverencevenerationworship

Related words

profanationsacrilegedesecrationblasphemousprofanityinsultinginsultdisbelief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blasphemy"?▾

"Blasphemy" has 2 syllables: blasph · emy.

What is the IPA transcription of "blasphemy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blasphemy" is /ˈblæs.fə.mi/.

What does "blasphemy" mean?▾

Blasphemy: An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

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