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