How to pronounce topaz
Say it like TOH-paz. Topaz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊˌpæz/TOH-paz
UK British/ˈtəʊˌpæz/TOH-paz
- TOH
- paz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topaz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of topaz
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-paz.
What does topaz mean?
noun
- A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
- An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
- A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
- Of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
Questions about saying topaz
How do you pronounce topaz?
Say TOH-paz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌpæz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌpæz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topaz?
Topaz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · paz.
Is topaz pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ (TOH-paz).