How to pronounce zis
Say it like ZIS. Zis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zis
American and British speakers say zis in essentially the same way: /zɪs/ in the US and /zɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIS.
What does zis mean?
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Words that rhyme with zis
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Questions about saying zis
How do you pronounce zis?
Say ZIS. The American pronunciation is /zɪs/. In British English it is /zɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zis?
Zis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZIS.
Do Americans and Brits say zis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪs/ and the British form is /zɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.