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