How do you pronounce "amaze"?

In American English: /əˈmeɪz/ (uh-MAYZ). In British English: /əmˈeɪz/ (uhm-AYZ). In Canadian English: /əˈmeɪz/ (uh-MAYZ). In Australian English: /ɐmˈeɪz/ (ⱯM).

Is "amaze" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmeɪz/ (uh-MAYZ), while in British English it's /əmˈeɪz/ (uhm-AYZ).

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amaze

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/əˈmeɪz/

uh-MAYZ

Syllable Breakdown

əam·meɪzaze

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Last updated: 2026-02-12