How To Pronounce Zero
zero
In British English, zero is pronounced /ˈzɪə.rəʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈzɪə.rəʊ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈzɪr.oʊ/.
Zero has two 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
Zero has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Zero
Questions About Zero
How do you pronounce zero in British English?
In British English, zero is pronounced /ˈzɪə.rəʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈzɪə.rəʊ].
How do you pronounce zero in American English?
In American English, zero is pronounced /ˈzɪr.oʊ/.
How many syllables are in zero?
Zero has two syllables, /zɪə/ + /rəʊ/.
Where is the stress in zero?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /zɪə/.
Do British and American English pronounce zero the same way?
No. British English has /ˈzɪə.rəʊ/ and American English has /ˈzɪr.oʊ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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