How to pronounce zoe
Say it like ZOH-ee. Zoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoe 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zoe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-ee.
What does zoe mean?
- Bare or universal life.
Words that rhyme with zoe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoe.
Questions about saying zoe
How do you pronounce zoe?
Say ZOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoe?
Zoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · ee.
Is zoe 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 /ˈzəʊi/ (ZOH-ee).