How to pronounce zek
Say it like ZEK. Zek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of zek
American and British speakers say zek in essentially the same way: /zɛk/ in the US and /zɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEK.
What does zek mean?
- A prisoner at a Russian prison, especially (historical) at a Soviet labor camp.
Words that rhyme with zek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zek.
Questions about saying zek
How do you pronounce zek?
Say ZEK. The American pronunciation is /zɛk/. In British English it is /zɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zek?
Zek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEK.
Do Americans and Brits say zek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɛk/ and the British form is /zɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.