How to pronounce dzo
Say it like DZOH. Dzo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DZOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dzo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dzo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DZOH.
What does dzo mean?
- A hybrid of a yak and a domesticated cow, especially a male.
Where does dzo come from?
Borrowed from Tibetan མཛོ (mdzo).
Words that rhyme with dzo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dzo.
Questions about saying dzo
How do you pronounce dzo?
Say DZOH. The American pronunciation is /dzoʊ/. In British English it is /dzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dzo?
Dzo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DZOH.
Is dzo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dzəʊ/ (DZOH).