How to pronounce trailblazer
Say it like TRAYL-blay-zer. Trailblazer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL).
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- TRAYL
- blay
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trailblazer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- blayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trailblazer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAYL-blay-zuh.
What does trailblazer mean?
- One who discovers or makes a new path or way through an untraversed region.
- One who is the first to do something in a particular field; an innovator, a pioneer.
Where does trailblazer come from?
From trail (noun) + blazer (noun).
Questions about saying trailblazer
How do you pronounce trailblazer?
Say TRAYL-blay-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪzər/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪlbleɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trailblazer?
Trailblazer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYL). Broken into parts: TRAYL · blay · zer.
Is trailblazer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtreɪlbleɪzə/ (TRAYL-blay-zuh).