How to pronounce zeroes
Say it like ZIR-ohz. Zeroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR).
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- ZIR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeroes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zeroes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZIR-ohz.
Other ways to say zeroes
Zeroes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ZEE-rohz /ˈziroʊz/
What does zeroes mean?
- plural of zero How to pronounce zero
- The decade of the 1800s, 1900s, 2000s, etc. The noughties. The 2000s.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zero How to pronounce zero
Questions about saying zeroes
How do you pronounce zeroes?
Say ZIR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeroes?
Zeroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR). Broken into parts: ZIR · ohz.
Is zeroes 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 /ˈzɪrəʊz/ (ZIR-ohz).