How to Pronounce "blow to"
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BLOH-tu, BLOH-tuh, BLOH-ti
blˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
blOH-TOO
Definition
A 'blow to' something means something happens that causes great harm, disappointment, or damage to it, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
blˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-tu, BLOH-tuh, BLOH-ti
UK
blOH-TOO
Listen in Context
The team's loss was a big blow to their chances of winning the championship.
Losing his job was a serious blow to his confidence.
The sudden storm was a real blow to our picnic plans.
His injury is a huge blow to the team's hopes this season.