How to Pronounce Blister

To pronounce "blister", say BLIST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblɪstɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈblɪstɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blister”

"blister" has 2 syllables: blist-er. It rhymes with mister and sister, if that helps it stick.

What does blister mean?

noun

  1. A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.
  2. A swelling on a plant.

verb

  1. To raise blisters on.

    “a chemical agent that blisters the skin”

  2. To have a blister form.

Synonyms

blebvesicate

Words that rhyme with blister

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mistersistertwistertransistorkisterstepsister

Related words

bullablebwhipvesicularsubepidermalplateletampoulevesicle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blister"?▾

"Blister" has 2 syllables: blist · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "blister"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blister" is /ˈblɪstɚ/.

What does "blister" mean?▾

Blister: A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

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