How to pronounce zayin
Say it like ZAH-yin. Zayin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH).
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US American/ˈzɑjɪn/ZAH-yin
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- ZAH
- yin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zayin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does zayin mean?
noun
- The seventh letter of many Semitic alphabets (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Questions about saying zayin
How do you pronounce zayin?
Say ZAH-yin. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑjɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zayin?
Zayin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ZAH · yin.