Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce blowup?
The recorded pronunciation is /blˈoʊˌʌp/.
What does blowup mean?
Alternative form of blow-up.
Where does blowup come from?
Deverbal from blow up.

How to pronounce blowup

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “blowup”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/blˈoʊˌʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “blowup”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “blowup” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.