How to pronounce zephyr
zephyr
/ˈzefər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Zephyr, sound by sound
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
- verbiage/ˈvɜːbiːɪdʒ/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce zephyr?
Zephyr is pronounced /ˈzefər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in zephyr?
Zephyr has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in zephyr?
The first syllable: /ˈzefər/.