How to Pronounce "blueprint"
word
/ˈbɫuˌpɹɪnt/
BLOO-print
/blˈuːpɹɪnt/
bLOO-print
Definition
A detailed technical drawing or plan, often for buildings or machines. Also used to mean a detailed plan for achieving something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫuˌpɹɪnt/
British English
/blˈuːpɹɪnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOO-print
UK
bLOO-print
Listen in Context
The architect showed us the blueprint of the new school.
We need a blueprint before we start building.
The engineers followed the blueprint carefully.
His business plan was the perfect blueprint for opening a café.