How to pronounce zippo
Say it like ZIP-oh. Zippo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zippo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zippo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZIP-oh.
What does zippo mean?
- Zero; none whatsoever.
- Zero. Typically used for emphasis, as when the listener might expect a positive quantity.“We got 200 consoles and we sold 200 consoles and 200 minus 200 is ZIPPO, so I can't sell you anything right now.”
- To light on fire.
Where does zippo come from?
From zip + -o.
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Questions about saying zippo
How do you pronounce zippo?
Say ZIP-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zippo?
Zippo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · oh.
Is zippo 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 /ˈzɪpəʊ/ (ZIP-oh).