How to pronounce zho
Say it like DZOH. Zho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DZOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DZOH.
What does zho mean?
- Alternative spelling of dzo.
Words that rhyme with zho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zho.
Questions about saying zho
How do you pronounce zho?
Say DZOH. The American pronunciation is /dzoʊ/. In British English it is /dzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zho?
Zho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DZOH.
Is zho 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 /dzəʊ/ (DZOH).