About "amaze"
How to Split "amaze" into Syllables
The word amaze is divided into 3 syllables: a·ma·ze. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- ma — 2nd syllable
- ze — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of amaze:
- IPA: /əˈmeɪz/
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📖 Definitions
- amaze (third-person singular simple present amazes, present participle amazing, simple past and past participle amazed)
- To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise. [from 16th c.]
📚 Word Origin & History
The verb is derived from Middle English *amasen, *amase (“to bewilder, perplex”) (attested chiefly in the past participle form, and thus often difficult to distinguish from amased (adjective)), from Old English āmasian (“to confuse, astonish”), from ā- (perfective prefix) + *masian (“to confound, confuse, perplex; to amaze”) (possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂- (“to beckon, signal”)). The English word is analysable as a- (intensifying prefix) + maze (“...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare amaze with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| amaze | 3 | a·ma·ze |
| announce | 3 | an-noun-ce |
| amass | 2 | a-mass |
| amigo | 3 | a-mi-go |
| anechoic | 3 | a-ne-choic |
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