How to pronounce zazen
Say it like zah-ZEN. Zazen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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US American/zɑˈzɛn/zah-ZEN
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- zah
- ZEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zazen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does zazen mean?
noun
- A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.
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Questions about saying zazen
How do you pronounce zazen?
Say zah-ZEN. The American pronunciation is /zɑˈzɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zazen?
Zazen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: zah · ZEN.