How to pronounce zooey
Say it like ZOH-ee. Zooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zooey 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 zooey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-ee.
What does zooey mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a zoo.“a zooey smell”
- Crowded with people.
Where does zooey come from?
From zoo + -ey.
Words that rhyme with zooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zooey.
Questions about saying zooey
How do you pronounce zooey?
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 zooey?
Zooey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · ee.
Is zooey 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).