How to Pronounce Blech

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/blɛk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blech”

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

Sounds exactly like: bleck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does blech mean?

verb

  1. To have the vomiting reflex triggered.

interjection

  1. An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.

    “Blech! Look at all those maggots!”

Synonyms

fehpfaughpishpoohpshaw

Words that rhyme with blech

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

checkpeckwreckspeckgeckdeckroughneckwhelkheckseckbottlenecktech

Related words

foulyuckughbolksickbelkcastralph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blech"?▾

"Blech" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blech"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blech" is /blɛk/.

What does "blech" mean?▾

Blech: To have the vomiting reflex triggered.

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