How to pronounce zizz
Say it like ZIZ. Zizz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZIZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zizz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zizz
American and British speakers say zizz in essentially the same way: /zɪz/ in the US and /zɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIZ.
What does zizz mean?
- A nap or sleep.
- A buzzing or whizzing sound.
- To take a nap.
Where does zizz come from?
Imitative in both uses, the first being of snoring: compare zzz (“sound of snoring”).
Words that rhyme with zizz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zizz.
Questions about saying zizz
How do you pronounce zizz?
Say ZIZ. The American pronunciation is /zɪz/. In British English it is /zɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zizz?
Zizz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZIZ.
Do Americans and Brits say zizz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪz/ and the British form is /zɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.