How to pronounce zellige
Say it like zeh-LEEJ. Zellige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEJ).
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- zeh
- LEEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zellige pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LEEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zellige
American and British speakers say zellige in essentially the same way: /zɛˈlidʒ/ in the US and /zɛˈliːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: zeh-LEEJ.
What does zellige mean?
- A form of terracotta tilework covered with enamel in the form of chips set into plaster, characteristic of Moroccan architecture.
Words that rhyme with zellige
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zellige.
Questions about saying zellige
How do you pronounce zellige?
Say zeh-LEEJ. The American pronunciation is /zɛˈlidʒ/. In British English it is /zɛˈliːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zellige?
Zellige has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEJ). Broken into parts: zeh · LEEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say zellige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɛˈlidʒ/ and the British form is /zɛˈliːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.