How to Pronounce Zealots

To pronounce "zealots", say ZEAL-ots — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

ZEAL-ots

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💡 Tip for remembering “zealots”

"zealots" has 2 syllables: zeal-ots. It rhymes with helots and pellets, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: zelotes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does zealots 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 zealots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

helotspelletsbelitz

Related words

partisanaddictsbigotsburnersextremistsfanaticsfansfollowers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zealots"?▾

"Zealots" has 2 syllables: zeal · ots.

What does "zealots" mean?▾

Zealots: 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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