How to Pronounce Blues

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

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/bluːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “blues”

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

What does blues mean?

noun

  1. The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea, between green and violet in the visible spectrum, and one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and green from white light using magenta and cyan filters; or any colour resembling this.
  2. A blue dye or pigment.

Words that rhyme with blues

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blues"?▾

"Blues" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blues"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blues" is /bluːz/.

What does "blues" mean?▾

Blues: The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea, between green and violet in the visible spectrum, and one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and green from white light using magenta and cyan filters; or any colour resembling this.

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