How to pronounce blazes
Say it like BLAY-ziz. Blazes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blazes 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blazes
American and British speakers say blazes in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈbleɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAY-ziz.
What does blazes mean?
- plural of blaze How to pronounce blaze
- hell“Where the blazes were you?”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blaze How to pronounce blaze
Questions about saying blazes
How do you pronounce blazes?
Say BLAY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blazes?
Blazes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say blazes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.