How to pronounce zaffre
Say it like ZAF-er. Zaffre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAF).
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US American/ˈzæfər/ZAF-er
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- ZAF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaffre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does zaffre mean?
noun
- Cobalt oxide obtained by roasting cobalt ore, used as a blue pigment.
- A cobalt blue color, like that of the pigment.
Where does zaffre come from?
From Italian zaffera, from Latin sapphirus (“sapphire”).
Questions about saying zaffre
How do you pronounce zaffre?
Say ZAF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæfər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaffre?
Zaffre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAF). Broken into parts: ZAF · er.