How to pronounce zeros
Say it like ZIR-ohz. Zeros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR).
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US American/ˈzɪroʊz/ZIR-ohz
UK British/ˈzɪrəʊz/ZIR-ohz
- ZIR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeros 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 zeros
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZIR-ohz.
What does zeros mean?
noun
- plural of zero How to pronounce zero
- The decade of the 1800s, 1900s, 2000s, etc. The noughties. The 2000s.
Questions about saying zeros
How do you pronounce zeros?
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 zeros?
Zeros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR). Broken into parts: ZIR · ohz.
Is zeros 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).