How to Pronounce "bloodcurdling"
word
ˈblʌdˌkɝd.lɪŋ
BLUD-kurd-ling
blˈʌdkədlˌɪŋ
BLUD-kuhd-ling
Definition
Very frightening or shocking in a way that makes you feel your blood freeze; used especially to describe screams, stories, or experiences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈblʌdˌkɝd.lɪŋ
British English
blˈʌdkədlˌɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD-kurd-ling
UK
BLUD-kuhd-ling
Listen in Context
The movie had a bloodcurdling scene in the forest.
She let out a bloodcurdling scream when she saw the spider.
I read a bloodcurdling story last night.
That was a bloodcurdling noise—my heart skipped a beat!