How to pronounce blazing
Say it like BLAY-zing. Blazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blazing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blazing
American and British speakers say blazing in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAY-zing.
What does blazing mean?
- present participle and gerund of blaze How to pronounce blaze
- Very fast.
- Sexually attractive.
- Of tremendous intensity, heat (thermal energy) or fervor; white-hot.
- The act of something that blazes or burns.
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Words that rhyme with blazing
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Questions about saying blazing
How do you pronounce blazing?
Say BLAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blazing?
Blazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say blazing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.