How to pronounce blazer
Say it like BLAY-zer. Blazer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blazer 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blazer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAY-zuh.
What does blazer mean?
- A very bright or hot day.
- A dish used to cook directly over the coals of a brazier, or the flame of a chafing dish lamp.
- A flat metal piece placed against a fire grate to cause the fire to blaze by creating a draught; a blower.
Where does blazer come from?
From blaze (“to reflect or send forth a bright light; (figurative) to be conspicuous; etc.”, verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with blazer
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Questions about saying blazer
How do you pronounce blazer?
Say BLAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blazer?
Blazer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · zer.
Is blazer 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 /ˈbleɪzə/ (BLAY-zuh).