How to Pronounce "Azure"

Azure is pronounced ˈæʒər. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Azure is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈæʒər.

Easy

IPA ˈæʒər

Syllables: az·ure

What does "Azure" mean?

adjective

A bright blue color; the color of a clear sky.

Example: "The sky was a brilliant shade of azure during the clear summer day."

From Old French azur, from Medieval Latin lazurium, from Arabic lāzaward, ultimately from Persian lāzhward, a place known for lapis lazuli.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'AZH' like the 'azh' in 'pleasure' and then 'er' like 'her', putting the stress on the first syllable: AZH-er.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mispronounce 'azure' by saying 'AY-zher', confusing it with other similar words and not realizing the correct 'azh' sound.

💬 Example

The sky was a brilliant shade of azure during the clear summer day.

Azure is pronounced ˈæʒər. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Azure is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈæʒər.