How to pronounce zucchinis
Say it like zoo-KEE-neez. Zucchinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- zoo
- KEE
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zucchinis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zucchinis
American and British speakers say zucchinis in essentially the same way: /zuˈkiniz/ in the US and /zuːˈkiːniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: zoo-KEE-neez.
What does zucchinis mean?
- plural of zucchini How to pronounce zucchini
Questions about saying zucchinis
How do you pronounce zucchinis?
Say zoo-KEE-neez. The American pronunciation is /zuˈkiniz/. In British English it is /zuːˈkiːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zucchinis?
Zucchinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: zoo · KEE · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say zucchinis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zuˈkiniz/ and the British form is /zuːˈkiːniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.