How to pronounce emblaze
Say it like im-BLAYZ. Emblaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAYZ).
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- im
- BLAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emblaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BLAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of emblaze
American and British speakers say emblaze in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbleɪz/ in the US and /ɪmˈbleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BLAYZ.
What does emblaze mean?
- To kindle; set ablaze.
- To adorn with glittering embellishments; cause to glitter or shine.
- To illuminate; to etch or display in a bright, fiery way; blazon.
Where does emblaze come from?
From em- + blaze.
Words that rhyme with emblaze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emblaze.
Questions about saying emblaze
How do you pronounce emblaze?
Say im-BLAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbleɪz/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emblaze?
Emblaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAYZ). Broken into parts: im · BLAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say emblaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbleɪz/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.