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How to pronounce blazon

Say it like BLAY-zun. Blazon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).

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US American/ˈbleɪzən/BLAY-zun
UK British/ˈbleɪzən/BLAY-zun
  • BLAY
  • zun
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Blazon pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of blazon

American and British speakers say blazon in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪzən/ in the US and /ˈbleɪzən/ in the UK.

British respelling: BLAY-zun.

What does blazon mean?

noun
  1. A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.
  2. A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.
  3. A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.
verb
  1. To describe a coat of arms.
  2. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.
  3. To display conspicuously or publicly.

Where does blazon come from?

From Middle English blason, blasoun (“shield”), from Old French blason (“shield”).

Words that rhyme with blazon

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blazon.

Questions about saying blazon

How do you pronounce blazon?

Say BLAY-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzən/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in blazon?

Blazon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · zun.

Do Americans and Brits say blazon the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪzən/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).