How to pronounce pizzazz
Say it like pih-ZAZ. Pizzazz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ).
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- pih
- ZAZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pizzazz 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 pizzazz
American and British speakers say pizzazz in essentially the same way: /pɪˈzæz/ in the US and /pɪˈzæz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-ZAZ.
What does pizzazz mean?
- Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.“The show had a lot of pizzazz, with glittering costumes and upbeat music.”
Where does pizzazz come from?
Probably originally college or showbusiness slang in the United States, then popularized in the American fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar in the 1930s: see the quotation.
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Words that rhyme with pizzazz
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Questions about saying pizzazz
How do you pronounce pizzazz?
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 pizzazz?
Pizzazz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAZ). Broken into parts: pih · ZAZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pizzazz 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.