How to pronounce blazar
Say it like BLAY-zar. Blazar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- zar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blazar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of blazar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAY-zah.
What does blazar mean?
- A very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy.
- An object which is either an optically violent variable quasar (OVV quasar) or a BL Lac object or which has properties of both.
Where does blazar come from?
Blend of B + L + Lac + quasar.
Words that rhyme with blazar
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Questions about saying blazar
How do you pronounce blazar?
Say BLAY-zar. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzɑr/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blazar?
Blazar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · zar.
Is blazar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbleɪzɑː/ (BLAY-zah).