To pronounce "zazen", say ZAZ-en — 2 syllables, IPA /zɑːˈzɛn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/zɑːˈzɛn/
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"zazen" has 2 syllables: zaz-en. It rhymes with brazen and emblazon, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Zazen" has 2 syllables: zaz · en.
The IPA transcription of "zazen" is /zɑːˈzɛn/.
Zazen: A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.
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