How to pronounce pizazz
Say it like pih-ZAZ. Pizazz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ).
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- pih
- ZAZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pizazz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pizazz
American and British speakers say pizazz in essentially the same way: /pɪˈzæz/ in the US and /pɪˈzæz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-ZAZ.
What does pizazz mean?
- Alternative spelling of pizzazz.
Words that rhyme with pizazz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pizazz.
Questions about saying pizazz
How do you pronounce pizazz?
Say pih-ZAZ. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈzæz/. In British English it is /pɪˈzæz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pizazz?
Pizazz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ). Broken into parts: pih · ZAZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pizazz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈzæz/ and the British form is /pɪˈzæz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.