How to Pronounce Blaze

To pronounce "blaze", say BLAZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bleɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blaze”

"blaze" has 2 syllables: blaz-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: blase, blaese, blaise, blaize — easy to mix up when writing.

What does blaze mean?

noun

  1. A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.
  2. Intense, direct light accompanied with heat.

    “to seek shelter from the blaze of the sun”

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Words that rhyme with blaze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecrazedais

Related words

brillianceglarehellablazebrandarsonburningconflagration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blaze"?▾

"Blaze" has 2 syllables: blaz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "blaze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blaze" is /bleɪz/.

What does "blaze" mean?▾

Blaze: A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

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