How to pronounce zaza
Say it like ZAH-zah. Zaza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH).
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- ZAH
- zah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaza 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.
- zahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zaza
American and British speakers say zaza in essentially the same way: /ˈzɑzɑ/ in the US and /ˈzɑːzɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAH-zah.
What does zaza mean?
- Exotic marijuana.
Where does zaza come from?
Reduplication of za, from an apheretic pronunciation of exotic.
Questions about saying zaza
How do you pronounce zaza?
Say ZAH-zah. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑzɑ/. In British English it is /ˈzɑːzɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaza?
Zaza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ZAH · zah.
Do Americans and Brits say zaza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɑzɑ/ and the British form is /ˈzɑːzɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.