How to pronounce zephyrous
Say it like ZEF-uh-rus. Zephyrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zephyrous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZEF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zephyrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zephyrous
American and British speakers say zephyrous in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛfərəs/ in the US and /ˈzɛfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEF-uh-rus.
What does zephyrous mean?
- Like a zephyr.
- Soft, gentle, refreshing.
- Breezy; blown by a breeze.
Where does zephyrous come from?
From zephyr + -ous.
Questions about saying zephyrous
How do you pronounce zephyrous?
Say ZEF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛfərəs/. In British English it is /ˈzɛfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zephyrous?
Zephyrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEF). Broken into parts: ZEF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say zephyrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛfərəs/ and the British form is /ˈzɛfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.