How to Pronounce "bloat"
word
ˈbɫoʊt
BLOHT
blˈəʊt
BLOHT
Definition
To swell up with air, gas, or fluid, especially when referring to the stomach or body. Can also mean to make something larger than necessary or to fill something until it is swollen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊt
British English
blˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOHT
UK
BLOHT
Listen in Context
After eating beans, I sometimes bloat.
The balloon will bloat if you put too much air in it.
Drinking soda can make your stomach bloat.
Too many features can really bloat a simple app.