How to Pronounce Zealot

To pronounce "zealot", say ZEAL-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzɛl.ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈzɛl.ət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zealot”

"zealot" has 2 syllables: zeal-ot. It rhymes with fellate and helot, if that helps it stick.

What does zealot mean?

noun

  1. One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic
  2. A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

Synonyms

enthusiastfanatic

Words that rhyme with zealot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fellatehelotappellatepelletgelatevelletdealatedelitwellatbelet

Related words

partisanfanaticgeekimmitigablefanzealotryzealotistzealant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zealot"?▾

"Zealot" has 2 syllables: zeal · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "zealot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zealot" is /ˈzɛl.ət/.

What does "zealot" mean?▾

Zealot: One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic

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