How to pronounce amazing
Say it like uh-MAY-zing. Amazing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- uh
- MAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amazing
American and British speakers say amazing in essentially the same way: /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAY-zing.
What does amazing mean?
- surprising greatly“she does an amazing amount of work”“the dog was capable of astonishing tricks”
- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder“New York is an amazing city”“the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight”
Where does amazing come from?
From amaze + -ing, from Old English āmasian.
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Words that rhyme with amazing
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Questions about saying amazing
How do you pronounce amazing?
Say uh-MAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amazing?
Amazing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: uh · MAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say amazing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.