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.

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

• belnder
• blancer
• clynder
• lnder
• bloder
• boluder
• boundier
• blnde
• blunde
• blundel
• blande
• bunder
• blondey
• blouder
• bundar
• londer
• blude
• calunder
• biulder
• blinde
• blundet
• blunderr
• bluder
• bluunder
• blundar
• lundea
• luneer
• slunder
• bhunderr
• blungeer
• bllunger
• blungger
• bludor
• blugde
• fluinder
• Blundor
• Blundurd
• bludrer
• Brunder
• Blundge
• blynnder
• dnunder
• blyader
• Baundar
• blunees
• Baundor
• Filunder
• Blundon

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

• Blondell,
• plunder,
• blind side,
• blended,
• blindside,
• blende,
• blinded,
• blunderer,
• blind,
• blinder,
• blantyre,
• blunt,
• blunders,
• blend,
• blintze,
• blonder,
• bluntness,
• blonde,
• blunted,
• blond,
• bland,
• blundell,
• blender.

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