How to pronounce amaze
Say it like uh-MAYZ. Amaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ).
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- uh
- MAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amaze
American and British speakers say amaze in essentially the same way: /əˈmeɪz/ in the US and /əˈmeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAYZ.
What does amaze mean?
- To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise.“He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot.”
Where does amaze come from?
The noun is derived from Late Middle English amase, from the verb: see above.
Words that rhyme with amaze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amaze.
Questions about saying amaze
How do you pronounce amaze?
Say uh-MAYZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈmeɪz/. In British English it is /əˈmeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amaze?
Amaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ). Broken into parts: uh · MAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say amaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmeɪz/ and the British form is /əˈmeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.