How to Pronounce Blueshift

To pronounce "blueshift", say BLUESH-ift — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbluːˌʃɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blueshift”

"blueshift" has 2 syllables: bluesh-ift.

What does blueshift mean?

noun

  1. A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is shorter than when it was emitted at the source.

Antonyms

redshift

Related words

redshiftlightshiftphaseshiftfieldshiftbandshift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blueshift"?▾

"Blueshift" has 2 syllables: bluesh · ift.

What is the IPA transcription of "blueshift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blueshift" is /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/.

What does "blueshift" mean?▾

Blueshift: A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is shorter than when it was emitted at the source.

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