How to pronounce zaibatsu
Say it like zy-BAHT-soo. Zaibatsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHT).
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- zy
- BAHT
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaibatsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of zaibatsu
American and British speakers say zaibatsu in essentially the same way: /zaɪˈbɑtsu/ in the US and /zaɪˈbætsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: zy-BAT-soo.
What does zaibatsu mean?
- Any large corporation.
Words that rhyme with zaibatsu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zaibatsu.
Questions about saying zaibatsu
How do you pronounce zaibatsu?
Say zy-BAHT-soo. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈbɑtsu/. In British English it is /zaɪˈbætsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaibatsu?
Zaibatsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHT). Broken into parts: zy · BAHT · soo.
Do Americans and Brits say zaibatsu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zaɪˈbɑtsu/ and the British form is /zaɪˈbætsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.