How to pronounce zeitgeist
Say it like ZYTE-ghyst. Zeitgeist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE).
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- ZYTE
- ghyst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeitgeist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ghystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zeitgeist
American and British speakers say zeitgeist in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ in the US and /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYTE-ghyst.
What does zeitgeist mean?
- The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.
Where does zeitgeist come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Zeitgeist (literally “spirit of the age”).
Questions about saying zeitgeist
How do you pronounce zeitgeist?
Say ZYTE-ghyst. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeitgeist?
Zeitgeist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE). Broken into parts: ZYTE · ghyst.
Do Americans and Brits say zeitgeist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.