How to pronounce zoo
Say it like ZOO. Zoo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of zoo
American and British speakers say zoo in essentially the same way: /zu/ in the US and /zuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO.
What does zoo mean?
- the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with zoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoo.
Questions about saying zoo
How do you pronounce zoo?
Say ZOO. The American pronunciation is /zu/. In British English it is /zuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoo?
Zoo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOO.
Do Americans and Brits say zoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zu/ and the British form is /zuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.