How to pronounce zeitgeisty
Say it like ZYTE-ghy-stee. Zeitgeisty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zeitgeisty. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZYTE
- ghy
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeitgeisty 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.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zeitgeisty
American and British speakers say zeitgeisty in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/ in the US and /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYTE-ghy-stee.
What does zeitgeisty mean?
- Conforming to the zeitgeist.
Where does zeitgeisty come from?
From zeitgeist + -y.
Questions about saying zeitgeisty
How do you pronounce zeitgeisty?
Say ZYTE-ghy-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeitgeisty?
Zeitgeisty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE). Broken into parts: ZYTE · ghy · stee.
Do Americans and Brits say zeitgeisty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪtɡaɪsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.