How to pronounce pizazzy
Say it like pih-ZAZ-ee. Pizazzy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ).
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- pih
- ZAZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pizazzy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pizazzy
American and British speakers say pizazzy in essentially the same way: /pɪˈzæzi/ in the US and /pɪˈzæzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-ZAZ-ee.
What does pizazzy mean?
- Of, characterized by, or exhibiting pizazz.
Where does pizazzy come from?
From pizazz + -y.
Words that rhyme with pizazzy
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Questions about saying pizazzy
How do you pronounce pizazzy?
Say pih-ZAZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈzæzi/. In British English it is /pɪˈzæzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pizazzy?
Pizazzy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ). Broken into parts: pih · ZAZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pizazzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈzæzi/ and the British form is /pɪˈzæzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.