How to pronounce zyzzyva
Say it like ZIZ-ih-vuh. Zyzzyva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIZ).
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- ZIZ
- ih
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zyzzyva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zyzzyva
American and British speakers say zyzzyva in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪzɪvə/ in the US and /ˈzɪzɪvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIZ-ih-vuh.
What does zyzzyva mean?
- A tropical American weevil of the genus Zyzzyva.
Where does zyzzyva come from?
From the name of the genus, taxonomic name Zyzzyva.
Questions about saying zyzzyva
How do you pronounce zyzzyva?
Say ZIZ-ih-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪzɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈzɪzɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zyzzyva?
Zyzzyva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIZ). Broken into parts: ZIZ · ih · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say zyzzyva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪzɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈzɪzɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.