How to pronounce zealot
Say it like ZEL-ut. Zealot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEL).
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- ZEL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zealot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zealot
American and British speakers say zealot in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛlət/ in the US and /ˈzɛlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEL-ut.
Other ways to say zealot
Zealot also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ZEE-lut /ˈzilət/
What does zealot mean?
- One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for their own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.
Where does zealot come from?
Initially only found as Middle English zelote, an epithet of Simon the Zealot, acquiring its current senses in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with zealot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zealot.
Questions about saying zealot
How do you pronounce zealot?
Say ZEL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛlət/. In British English it is /ˈzɛlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zealot?
Zealot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEL). Broken into parts: ZEL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say zealot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛlət/ and the British form is /ˈzɛlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.