How to Pronounce Bless

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/blɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bless”

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

What does bless mean?

verb

  1. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
  2. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

Antonyms

unblesscondemncurse

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Words that rhyme with bless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

sanctifyconsecratehallowsigndedicateanelegodsir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bless"?▾

"Bless" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bless" is /blɛs/.

What does "bless" mean?▾

Bless: To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

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