How to pronounce zodiac
Say it like ZOH-dee-ak. Zodiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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US American/ˈzoʊdiˌæk/ZOH-dee-ak
UK British/ˈzəʊdɪˌæk/ZOH-dih-ak
- ZOH
- dee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zodiac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zodiac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-dih-ak.
What does zodiac mean?
noun
- The belt-like region of the celestial sphere, approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic, which includes the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.
- The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
- The Chinese zodiac.
- A inflatable boat.
Questions about saying zodiac
How do you pronounce zodiac?
Say ZOH-dee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊdiˌæk/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊdɪˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zodiac?
Zodiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · dee · ak.
Is zodiac 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 /ˈzəʊdɪˌæk/ (ZOH-dih-ak).