How to pronounce emblazon
Say it like em-BLAY-zun. Emblazon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- em
- BLAY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emblazon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emblazon
American and British speakers say emblazon in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbleɪzən/ in the US and /ɛmˈbleɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BLAY-zun.
What does emblazon mean?
- To adorn with prominent markings.
- To inscribe upon.“The benefactor's image is emblazoned on our memory.”
- To draw (a coat of arms); depict a heraldic device on something.
Where does emblazon come from?
From en- + blazon, from Old French blason (“shield”).
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Words that rhyme with emblazon
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Questions about saying emblazon
How do you pronounce emblazon?
Say em-BLAY-zun. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbleɪzən/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbleɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emblazon?
Emblazon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: em · BLAY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say emblazon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbleɪzən/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbleɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.