How to pronounce zigzags
Say it like ZIG-zagz. Zigzags has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIG).
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- ZIG
- zagz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zigzags pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zagzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zigzags
American and British speakers say zigzags in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/ in the US and /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIG-zagz.
What does zigzags mean?
- plural of zigzag How to pronounce zigzag
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zigzag How to pronounce zigzag
Questions about saying zigzags
How do you pronounce zigzags?
Say ZIG-zagz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zigzags?
Zigzags has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIG). Broken into parts: ZIG · zagz.
Do Americans and Brits say zigzags the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/ and the British form is /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.