How to Pronounce Blazes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbleɪzɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blazes”

"blazes" has 2 syllables: blaz-es. It rhymes with phases and gazes, if that helps it stick.

What does blazes 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”

verb

  1. To be on fire, especially producing bright flames.

    “The campfire blazed merrily.”

  2. To send forth or reflect a bright light; shine like a flame.

noun

  1. Publication; the act of spreading widely by report

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Words that rhyme with blazes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phasesgazesphrasespraisesappraisesglazesgrazesraiseshazesamazescrazesrazes

Related words

brillianceglarehellthermalsflaresfiresflameswildfires

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blazes"?▾

"Blazes" has 2 syllables: blaz · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "blazes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blazes" is /ˈbleɪzɪz/.

What does "blazes" mean?▾

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

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