How to pronounce zizania
Say it like zih-ZAY-nee-uh. Zizania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- zih
- ZAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zizania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zizania
American and British speakers say zizania in essentially the same way: /zɪˈzeɪniə/ in the US and /zɪˈzeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: zih-ZAY-nee-uh.
What does zizania mean?
- Any of several aquatic North American grasses, of the genus Zizania, grown for their edible grain; wild rice.
Where does zizania come from?
Borrowed from Latin zizania (“cockle, tares”).
Words that rhyme with zizania
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Questions about saying zizania
How do you pronounce zizania?
Say zih-ZAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /zɪˈzeɪniə/. In British English it is /zɪˈzeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zizania?
Zizania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: zih · ZAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say zizania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪˈzeɪniə/ and the British form is /zɪˈzeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.