How to pronounce amazes
Say it like uh-MAY-ziz. Amazes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- uh
- MAY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazes 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.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amazes
American and British speakers say amazes in essentially the same way: /əˈmeɪzɪz/ in the US and /əˈmeɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAY-ziz.
What does amazes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of amaze How to pronounce amaze
Questions about saying amazes
How do you pronounce amazes?
Say uh-MAY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /əˈmeɪzɪz/. In British English it is /əˈmeɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amazes?
Amazes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: uh · MAY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say amazes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmeɪzɪz/ and the British form is /əˈmeɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.