How to pronounce zeroth
Say it like ZIR-ohth. Zeroth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR).
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- ZIR
- ohth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeroth 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.
- ohthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zeroth
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEER-rohth.
What does zeroth mean?
- In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.“The zeroth order polynomial approximation is constant.”
- Corresponding to a position preceding the first.“A and C are in equilibrium following the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.”
Where does zeroth come from?
From zero + -th (ordinal suffix).
Questions about saying zeroth
How do you pronounce zeroth?
Say ZIR-ohth. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪroʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪərəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeroth?
Zeroth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR). Broken into parts: ZIR · ohth.
Is zeroth 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 /ˈzɪərəʊθ/ (ZEER-rohth).