How to pronounce zaman
Say it like ZAY-mun. Zaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY).
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- ZAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zaman
American and British speakers say zaman in essentially the same way: /ˈzeɪmən/ in the US and /ˈzeɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAY-mun.
What does zaman mean?
- Albizia saman, a large tropical tree in the pea family.
Where does zaman come from?
From Cariban.
Words that rhyme with zaman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zaman.
Questions about saying zaman
How do you pronounce zaman?
Say ZAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈzeɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈzeɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaman?
Zaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ZAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say zaman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzeɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈzeɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.