How to Pronounce Blonde

To pronounce "blonde", say BLOND-e — 2 syllables, IPA /blɒnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/blɒnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blonde”

"blonde" has 2 syllables: blond-e. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

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

What does blonde mean?

noun

  1. A pale yellowish (golden brown) color, especially said of hair color.
  2. A person with this hair color.

adjective

  1. Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour.

    “blond ale”

  2. (of a person) Having blond hair.

adjective

  1. (especially of a woman) Stupid, ignorant, naive.

Words that rhyme with blonde

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fondabscondbeyondresponddonnedfrondmaundspawnedcorrespondwandmondeconned

Related words

blondtowheadedredheadedflaxensandyfairfairishnordic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blonde"?▾

"Blonde" has 2 syllables: blond · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "blonde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blonde" is /blɒnd/.

What does "blonde" mean?▾

Blonde: A pale yellowish (golden brown) color, especially said of hair color.

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