How to pronounce zenith
Say it like ZEE-nuth. Zenith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zenith. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZEE
- nuth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zenith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zenith
American and British speakers say zenith in essentially the same way: /ˈzinəθ/ in the US and /ˈzɛnɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEN-ith.
What does zenith mean?
- The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
- The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
- Highest point or state; peak.“Winning the continental championship was the zenith of my career.”
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Questions about saying zenith
How do you pronounce zenith?
Say ZEE-nuth. The American pronunciation is /ˈzinəθ/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zenith?
Zenith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · nuth.
Do Americans and Brits say zenith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzinəθ/ and the British form is /ˈzɛnɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.