How to pronounce zona
Say it like ZOH-nuh. Zona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zona 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-nuh.
What does zona mean?
- A zone or band; a layer.
- shingles.
- Certain freshwater fishes of genus Bedotia (Atheriniformes), from Madagascar
- Any member of the species Bedotia geayi
- Any member of the species Bedotia madagascariensis
Where does zona come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin zōna.
Words that rhyme with zona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zona.
Questions about saying zona
How do you pronounce zona?
Say ZOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zona?
Zona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · nuh.
Is zona 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 /ˈzəʊnə/ (ZOH-nuh).