How to pronounce zeitnot
Say it like ZYTE-nut. Zeitnot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE).
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- ZYTE
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeitnot 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zeitnot
American and British speakers say zeitnot in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪtnət/ in the US and /ˈzaɪtnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYTE-nut.
What does zeitnot mean?
- time trouble, time pressure, a situation where a player has little time to complete the required moves
Where does zeitnot come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Zeitnot (literally “need of time”).
Questions about saying zeitnot
How do you pronounce zeitnot?
Say ZYTE-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪtnət/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪtnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeitnot?
Zeitnot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYTE). Broken into parts: ZYTE · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say zeitnot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪtnət/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪtnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.