How to pronounce amazons
Say it like AM-uh-zahnz. Amazons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- zahnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zahnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of amazons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AM-uh-zonz.
What does amazons mean?
- plural of amazon How to pronounce amazon
Words that sound like amazons
- amazon's
Questions about saying amazons
How do you pronounce amazons?
Say AM-uh-zahnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌzɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌzɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amazons?
Amazons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · zahnz.
Is amazons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈæməˌzɒnz/ (AM-uh-zonz).
What words sound the same as amazons?
Amazons sounds the same as amazon's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.