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by Moley the contrary female dragon on September 9th, 2009
Never thought about it til I saw your question. I think I say bless-ed mostly if I am referring to something religious(not that I am) but I realise I would refer to big boobs or a well endowed man as well blest.( Freudian stuff going on there probably.)
by Im to YOUNG for you on September 10th, 2009
i think its only one syllable because you have to say the word a lil fast or else it'll sound like you have a lot on your mind. blesss-ed :)
by latoya06 on September 9th, 2009
i too say it as "blest"
dont think its a regional thing because my moms pastor says it as "bless-ed"
by dea_ex_machina on September 9th, 2009
To me, it does not depend on regional pronunciation, but on context - eg
I feel blessed (one syllable)
the blessèd morn (two syllables)
Blessèd comes before a noun - eg, those blessèd children, or when used before a verb: blessèd be the rowan tree.
But blessed one the other hand can be used as a past participle - he blessed the field.
but why?
Hmmm
by Booknight on September 9th, 2009
I say bless-ed. The reason isn't regional, racial or religious.
My Mom was partially deaf and wore a hearing aid. We learned at a young age to enunciate our words clearly so she could understand us.
I also say the first 'r' in library and I don't drop the 'g' in any word ending in 'ing'.
by littlegreycells on September 9th, 2009
I'd never really thought about it I must say. It's not a word I say often...I reckon probably "blest" if I was saying "he blessed her" but if I was saying "that blessed dog" in an angry way, probably "bless-ed".
by mozART on September 9th, 2009
i usually say "blest" but i like to say "bless-ed little precious" as in the quote from the Great Gatsby.
by J and B on September 9th, 2009
Good question. Seems like it depended on the usage.
Bless-ed are those who...etc. And, he was blessed with a healthy, etc.
by Evil Pregnant Master on September 9th, 2009
blist sounds more better, never thought it had anything to do with regional or religious things, racial maybe in how some say it or how it is used.
by elviniel on August 4th, 2010
BLES-SED
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LOL! Probably... Anyway, here are 6 points for ya, with my thanks for your post.
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I have a question, if you don't mind...
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When you die, and assuming you go to Heaven (if there is one) will you be known "up there" as "HOLY MOLEY?" Just wondering...
by Anonymous on September 10th, 2009
Never Holy I am afraid. Not going"up there" anyway. no fun to be had and I would be lonely. Lonely Moley
by Moley the contrary female dragon on September 10th, 2009
LOL! Love your humor!
by Anonymous on September 10th, 2009
Surname is Hole. really.
by Moley the contrary female dragon on September 10th, 2009
Interesting...
by Anonymous on September 10th, 2009