How to pronounce zack
Say it like ZAK. Zack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zack
American and British speakers say zack in essentially the same way: /zæk/ in the US and /zæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAK.
What does zack mean?
- Sixpence.
- Five cents.
- A six-month or six-year prison sentence.
Where does zack come from?
Unknown; possibly an alteration or dialect form of six.
Words that rhyme with zack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zack.
Questions about saying zack
How do you pronounce zack?
Say ZAK. The American pronunciation is /zæk/. In British English it is /zæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zack?
Zack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZAK.
Do Americans and Brits say zack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæk/ and the British form is /zæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.