How to Pronounce Azure

To pronounce "azure", say AZ-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /æˈzjʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/æˈzjʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “azure”

"azure" has 3 syllables: az-ur-e.

What does azure mean?

noun

  1. A blue colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by horizontal parallel lines.
  2. The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.

verb

  1. To colour blue.

adjective

  1. Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky
  2. Cloudless

Synonyms

cerulean

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "azure"?▾

"Azure" has 3 syllables: az · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "azure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "azure" is /æˈzjʊə/.

What does "azure" mean?▾

Azure: A blue colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by horizontal parallel lines.

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