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How to pronounce zions

Say it like ZY-unz. Zions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).

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US American/ˈzaɪənz/ZY-unz
UK British/ˈzaɪənz/ZY-unz
  • ZY
  • unz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zions pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of zions

American and British speakers say zions in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪənz/ in the US and /ˈzaɪənz/ in the UK.

British respelling: ZY-unz.

What does zions mean?

noun
  1. plural of zion How to pronounce zion

Questions about saying zions

How do you pronounce zions?

Say ZY-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪənz/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zions?

Zions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · unz.

Do Americans and Brits say zions the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪənz/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).