How to Pronounce Amazing

To pronounce "amazing", say am-AZ-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐmˈeɪzɪŋ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “amazing”

Break "amazing" into 3 beats and lean on "AZ" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with blazing and grazing, if that helps it stick.

What does amazing mean?

verb

  1. To fill with wonder and surprise; to astonish, astound, surprise or perplex.

    “He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot.”

  2. To undergo amazement; to be astounded.

adjective

  1. Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
  2. Possessing uniquely wonderful qualities.

Hear “amazing” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with amazing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blazinggrazinggazingphrasingraisingpraisingglazingbrazinghazingappraisinglazingrasing

Related words

awesomeawe-inspiringastonishingsurprisingimpressiveawfulawingwonder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amazing"?▾

"Amazing" has 3 syllables: am · az · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "amazing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amazing" is /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/.

What does "amazing" mean?▾

Amazing: To fill with wonder and surprise; to astonish, astound, surprise or perplex.

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