How To Pronounce Zachary
Zachary
In British English, Zachary is pronounced /ˈzæk.ər.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈzæk.ər.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈzæk.ɚ.i/.
Zachary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Zachary has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Zachary
How do you pronounce Zachary in British English?
In British English, Zachary is pronounced /ˈzæk.ər.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈzæk.ər.i].
How do you pronounce Zachary in American English?
In American English, Zachary is pronounced /ˈzæk.ɚ.i/.
How many syllables are in Zachary?
Zachary has three syllables, /zæk/ + /ər/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in Zachary?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /zæk/.
Do British and American English pronounce Zachary the same way?
No. British English has /ˈzæk.ər.i/ and American English has /ˈzæk.ɚ.i/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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