How to pronounce hazy
Say it like HAY-zee. Hazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hazy
American and British speakers say hazy in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzi/ in the US and /ˈheɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-zee.
What does hazy mean?
- Thick or obscured with haze.“a hazy view of the polluted city street”
- Not clear or transparent.
- Obscure; confused; not clear.“a hazy argument”
- A variety of beer (typically a pale ale, India pale ale, or double India pale ale) golden in color with softer mouthfeel and sweeter taste than its non-hazy counterpart.“What hazies do you have on tap?”
Where does hazy come from?
From earlier hawsey (1625), a nautical term of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hazy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hazy.
Questions about saying hazy
How do you pronounce hazy?
Say HAY-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazy?
Hazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say hazy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.