How Do You Spell BLUNDER?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌndə] (IPA)

According to the IPA phonetic transcription, the word "blunder" is spelled as /ˈblʌndər/. The "b" is pronounced as a voiced bilabial plosive /b/, followed by the "l" as a voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/. The "u" is pronounced as a short vowel sound /ʌ/, followed by the "n" as a voiced alveolar nasal /n/. The "d" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar plosive /d/, and the "er" as a schwa sound /ər/. All these sounds together create the word "blunder", which means a careless or stupid mistake.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
Plural
Conjugate verb
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BLUNDER Meaning and Definition

  1. Blunder is a noun that refers to a careless or foolish mistake, typically resulting in an embarrassing, costly, or damaging outcome. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of making such a mistake. A blunder is characterized by an error in judgment, understanding, or execution that leads to undesirable consequences.

    When used as a noun, a blunder can refer to an unintentional mishap or misstep. For example, accidentally saying something inappropriate or offensive in a social setting can be considered a blunder. Similarly, a decision made without proper consideration of the potential risks or the available information can be classified as a blunder.

    As a verb, blunder signifies the act of making a mistake due to carelessness, recklessness, or lack of attention. For instance, someone might blunder by taking the wrong turn while driving or making an erroneous calculation in a mathematical problem.

    Blunders can occur in various aspects of life, be it personal, professional, or academic. It is important to acknowledge one's blunders and learn from them in order to avoid repeating the same errors in the future. While blunders are often unintentional, they highlight the need for caution, thoroughness, and careful decision-making to minimize the likelihood of making such mistakes.

  2. • Confusion; disturbance.
    • A gross mistake; a stupid error.
    • To mistake grossly; to err stupidly; to act without reflection.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BLUNDER

Etymology of BLUNDER

The word "blunder" originated from the Middle Dutch word "blunderen", which means "to stumble" or "to make a foolish mistake". It subsequently entered Middle English as "blundren", with the same meaning. The word evolved over time to refer to making errors or committing careless actions.

Similar spelling words for BLUNDER

Plural form of BLUNDER is BLUNDERS

Conjugate verb Blunder

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have blundered
you would have blundered
he/she/it would have blundered
we would have blundered
they would have blundered
I would have blunder
you would have blunder
he/she/it would have blunder
we would have blunder
they would have blunder

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been blundering
you would have been blundering
he/she/it would have been blundering
we would have been blundering
they would have been blundering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would blunder
you would blunder
he/she/it would blunder
we would blunder
they would blunder

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be blundering
you would be blundering
he/she/it would be blundering
we would be blundering
they would be blundering

FUTURE

I will blunder
you will blunder
he/she/it will blunder
we will blunder
they will blunder

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blundering
you will be blundering
he/she/it will be blundering
we will be blundering
they will be blundering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blundered
you will have blundered
he/she/it will have blundered
we will have blundered
they will have blundered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blundering
you will have been blundering
he/she/it will have been blundering
we will have been blundering
they will have been blundering

IMPERATIVE

we Let's blunder
you blunder
we let´s blunder

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blunder

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blundering
you were blundering
he/she/it was blundering
we were blundering
they were blundering

PAST PARTICIPLE

blundered

PAST PERFECT

I had blundered
you had blundered
he/she/it had blundered
we had blundered
they had blundered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blundering
you had been blundering
he/she/it had been blundering
we had been blundering
they had been blundering

PRESENT

I blunder
you blunder
he/she/it blunders
we blunder
they blunder

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blundering
you are blundering
he/she/it is blundering
we are blundering
they are blundering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blundering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blundered
you have blundered
he/she/it has blundered
we have blundered
they have blundered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blundering
you have been blundering
he/she/it has been blundering
we have been blundering
they have been blundering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it blunder

SIMPLE PAST

I blundered
you blundered
he/she/it blundered
we blundered
they blundered

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