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