How to pronounce Zeppelin
Say it like ZEP-ih-lin. Zeppelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEP).
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- ZEP
- ih
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeppelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Zeppelin
American and British speakers say Zeppelin in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛpɪlɪn/ in the US and /ˈzɛpəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEP-uh-lin.
What does Zeppelin mean?
- A type of large dirigible rigid airship of the early 20th century, built by the German Luftschiffbau Zeppelin and designed to carry passengers or bombs.
- A rigid airship dirigible, not restricted to Germany nor the early 20th century.
- The penis.
Questions about saying Zeppelin
How do you pronounce Zeppelin?
Say ZEP-ih-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛpɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈzɛpəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zeppelin?
Zeppelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEP). Broken into parts: ZEP · ih · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say Zeppelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛpɪlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈzɛpəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.