How to pronounce zoot
Say it like ZOOT. Zoot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of zoot
American and British speakers say zoot in essentially the same way: /zut/ in the US and /zuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOOT.
What does zoot mean?
- A zoot suit.
- A fursuit.
- A marijuana cigarette.
- A cigarette butt.
- PCP; phencyclidine.
- To rush around quickly; to scoot.
Where does zoot come from?
Ellipsis of zoot suit.
Words that rhyme with zoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoot.
Questions about saying zoot
How do you pronounce zoot?
Say ZOOT. The American pronunciation is /zut/. In British English it is /zuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoot?
Zoot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say zoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zut/ and the British form is /zuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.