How to Pronounce Blunderbuss

To pronounce "blunderbuss", say BLUND-erb-uss — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈblʌndəbʌs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈblʌndəbʌs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blunderbuss”

"blunderbuss" has 3 syllables: blund-erb-uss.

What does blunderbuss mean?

noun

  1. An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

verb

  1. To shoot with a blunderbuss.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blunderbuss"?▾

"Blunderbuss" has 3 syllables: blund · erb · uss.

What is the IPA transcription of "blunderbuss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blunderbuss" is /ˈblʌndəbʌs/.

What does "blunderbuss" mean?▾

Blunderbuss: An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

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