How to pronounce zealots
Say it like ZEL-uts. Zealots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEL).
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- ZEL
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zealots 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zealots
American and British speakers say zealots in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛləts/ in the US and /ˈzɛləts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEL-uts.
Other ways to say zealots
Zealots also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ZEE-luts /ˈziləts/
What does zealots mean?
- plural of zealot How to pronounce zealot
Questions about saying zealots
How do you pronounce zealots?
Say ZEL-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛləts/. In British English it is /ˈzɛləts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zealots?
Zealots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEL). Broken into parts: ZEL · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say zealots the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛləts/ and the British form is /ˈzɛləts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.