How to pronounce zealously
Say it like ZEE-luh-slee. Zealously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zealously 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zealously
American and British speakers say zealously in essentially the same way: /ˈziləsli/ in the US and /ˈziːləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-luh-slee.
Other ways to say zealously
Zealously also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ZEL-uh-slee /ˈzɛləsli/
What does zealously mean?
- Like, or in the manner of, a zealot; with great zeal or zealotry.“working zealously”
Where does zealously come from?
From zealous + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying zealously
How do you pronounce zealously?
Say ZEE-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈziləsli/. In British English it is /ˈziːləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zealously?
Zealously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say zealously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈziləsli/ and the British form is /ˈziːləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.