How to pronounce zendo
Say it like ZEN-doh. Zendo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zendo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zendo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEN-doh.
What does zendo mean?
- A hall at a Zen buddhist monastery where formal seated meditation (zazen) is practiced.
Words that rhyme with zendo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zendo.
Questions about saying zendo
How do you pronounce zendo?
Say ZEN-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛndoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈzɛndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zendo?
Zendo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · doh.
Is zendo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈzɛndəʊ/ (ZEN-doh).