How to pronounce zarzuela
Say it like zarz-WAY-luh. Zarzuela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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- zarz
- WAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zarzuela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zarzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zarzuela
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zahz-WAY-luh.
What does zarzuela mean?
- A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject.
- A Catalan fish soup or stew.
Where does zarzuela come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zarzuela, probably from the Palace of Zarzuela, royal residence near Madrid where it was first performed.
Words that rhyme with zarzuela
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Questions about saying zarzuela
How do you pronounce zarzuela?
Say zarz-WAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /zɑrzˈweɪlə/. In British English it is /zɑːzˈweɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zarzuela?
Zarzuela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: zarz · WAY · luh.
Is zarzuela pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /zɑːzˈweɪlə/ (zahz-WAY-luh).