How to pronounce zzzs
Say it like ZEEZ. Zzzs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zzzs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zzzs
American and British speakers say zzzs in essentially the same way: /ziz/ in the US and /ziːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEEZ.
What does zzzs mean?
- Sleep.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zzz
Where does zzzs come from?
From zzz, a cartoon depiction of snoring; compare zs.
Words that rhyme with zzzs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zzzs.
Questions about saying zzzs
How do you pronounce zzzs?
Say ZEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ziz/. In British English it is /ziːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zzzs?
Zzzs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say zzzs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ziz/ and the British form is /ziːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.