How to pronounce ze
Say it like ZEE. Ze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ze
American and British speakers say ze in essentially the same way: /zi/ in the US and /ziː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE.
What does ze mean?
- The name of the Cyrillic script letter З / з.
Words that rhyme with ze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ze.
Words that sound like ze
Questions about saying ze
How do you pronounce ze?
Say ZEE. The American pronunciation is /zi/. In British English it is /ziː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ze?
Ze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEE.
Do Americans and Brits say ze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zi/ and the British form is /ziː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ze?
Ze sounds the same as zee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.