How to pronounce zeroing
Say it like ZEE-roh-ing. Zeroing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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US American/ˈziroʊɪŋ/ZEE-roh-ing
UK British/ˈziːrəʊɪŋ/ZEE-roh-ing
- ZEE
- roh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeroing 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zeroing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEE-roh-ing.
What does zeroing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of zero How to pronounce zero
- The act, or the result of zeroing
Questions about saying zeroing
How do you pronounce zeroing?
Say ZEE-roh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈziroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈziːrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeroing?
Zeroing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · roh · ing.
Is zeroing 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 /ˈziːrəʊɪŋ/ (ZEE-roh-ing).