How to Pronounce Zeal

To pronounce "zeal", say ZEAL — one syllable, IPA /ziːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ziːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zeal”

"zeal" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with puerile and genteel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ziel, zele, ziehl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does zeal mean?

noun

  1. The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

    “She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal.”

  2. A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.

Synonyms

ardoureagernessenthusiasmintensitypassiondazzleherdzealot

Antonyms

apathy

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Words that rhyme with zeal

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puerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsquealordeal

Related words

ardourelanardordevotiondedicationveryfadcommitment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zeal"?▾

"Zeal" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "zeal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zeal" is /ziːl/.

What does "zeal" mean?▾

Zeal: The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

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