How to pronounce zeedonk
Say it like ZEE-donk. Zeedonk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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US American/ˈziˌdɑnk/ZEE-donk
UK British/ˈziːˌdɒnk/ZEE-donk
- ZEE
- donk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeedonk 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.
- donkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zeedonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEE-donk.
What does zeedonk mean?
noun
- A cross between a zebra and a donkey.
Where does zeedonk come from?
Blend of zebra + donkey.
Questions about saying zeedonk
How do you pronounce zeedonk?
Say ZEE-donk. The American pronunciation is /ˈziˌdɑnk/. In British English it is /ˈziːˌdɒnk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeedonk?
Zeedonk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · donk.
Is zeedonk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈziːˌdɒnk/ (ZEE-donk).