How to pronounce zorro
Say it like ZOH-roh. Zorro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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US American/ˈzoʊroʊ/ZOH-roh
UK British/ˈzəʊrəʊ/ZOH-roh
- ZOH
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zorro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zorro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-roh.
What does zorro mean?
noun
- A South American canid of the species Lycalopex culpaeus, visually similar to (and sometimes referred to as) a fox but more closely related to a wolf.
Where does zorro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zorro.
Questions about saying zorro
How do you pronounce zorro?
Say ZOH-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zorro?
Zorro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · roh.
Is zorro 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 /ˈzəʊrəʊ/ (ZOH-roh).