How to pronounce blazoning
Say it like BLAY-zuh-ning. Blazoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- zuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blazoning 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blazoning
American and British speakers say blazoning in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAY-zuh-ning.
What does blazoning mean?
- The action of the verb to blazon; the activity of describing heraldic coats of arms.“The blazoning of the knights' shields was done by heralds.”
- present participle and gerund of blazon How to pronounce blazon
Where does blazoning come from?
From Old French blason "shield".
Questions about saying blazoning
How do you pronounce blazoning?
Say BLAY-zuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blazoning?
Blazoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · zuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say blazoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.