How to pronounce zephyrs
Say it like ZEF-erz. Zephyrs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEF).
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US American/ˈzɛfɚz/ZEF-erz
UK British/ˈzɛfəz/ZEF-uz
- ZEF
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zephyrs 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zephyrs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZEF-uz.
What does zephyrs mean?
noun
- plural of zephyr How to pronounce zephyr
Questions about saying zephyrs
How do you pronounce zephyrs?
Say ZEF-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈzɛfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zephyrs?
Zephyrs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEF). Broken into parts: ZEF · erz.
Is zephyrs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈzɛfəz/ (ZEF-uz).