Azure
cloudMicrosoft's cloud computing platform offering over 200 products and services
Pronunciation
Correct
AZH-ur
/ˈæʒər/
Pronounced like the colour 'azure' (a shade of blue), with the 'z' producing a soft 'zh' sound as in 'measure'. Microsoft's own marketing materials use this pronunciation.
Source: azure.microsoft.com(creator statement)
Accepted Variants
Accepted Variant
AY-zhur
/ˈeɪʒər/
Some speakers use 'AY-zhur', particularly in British English. Both are acceptable and widely used.
Source: www.merriam-webster.com(community consensus)