How to pronounce zamia
Say it like ZAY-mee-uh. Zamia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY).
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- ZAY
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zamia 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zamia
American and British speakers say zamia in essentially the same way: /ˈzeɪmiə/ in the US and /ˈzeɪmiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAY-mee-uh.
What does zamia mean?
- Any of various cycads of the genera Zamia and Macrozamia
Where does zamia come from?
From the genus name Zamia.
Words that rhyme with zamia
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Questions about saying zamia
How do you pronounce zamia?
Say ZAY-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzeɪmiə/. In British English it is /ˈzeɪmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zamia?
Zamia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ZAY · mee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say zamia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzeɪmiə/ and the British form is /ˈzeɪmiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.