How to Pronounce Blunt

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/blʌnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blunt”

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

What does blunt mean?

noun

  1. A fencer's practice foil with a soft tip.
  2. A short needle with a strong point.

adjective

  1. Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
  2. Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.

Synonyms

brusquecurtharshimpoliterudeshortuncivilobtuse

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Words that rhyme with blunt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfrontstunt

Related words

dullbenumbdeadencrudenumbpointlessstarkcandid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blunt"?▾

"Blunt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blunt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blunt" is /blʌnt/.

What does "blunt" mean?▾

Blunt: A fencer's practice foil with a soft tip.

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