How to pronounce mzee
Say it like um-ZAY. Mzee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- um
- ZAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mzee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mzee
American and British speakers say mzee in essentially the same way: /əmˈzeɪ/ in the US and /əmˈzeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: um-ZAY.
What does mzee mean?
- An elder (old person).
Where does mzee come from?
Borrowed from Swahili mzee.
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Words that rhyme with mzee
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Questions about saying mzee
How do you pronounce mzee?
Say um-ZAY. The American pronunciation is /əmˈzeɪ/. In British English it is /əmˈzeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mzee?
Mzee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: um · ZAY.
Do Americans and Brits say mzee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əmˈzeɪ/ and the British form is /əmˈzeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.