How to Pronounce Zealous

To pronounce "zealous", say ZEAL-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzɛɫəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈzɛɫəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/zˈɛləs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “zealous”

Break "zealous" into 2 beats and lean on "ZEAL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with overzealous and jealous, if that helps it stick.

What does zealous mean?

adjective

  1. Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Synonyms

ardenteagerenthusiasticferventpassionatezealotic

Antonyms

apatheticdispassionateindifferentunenthusiastic

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Words that rhyme with zealous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overzealousjealoustrellispelissefelisfellasbruxellesbelliscelishelicedellisantonellis

Related words

avidenthusiasticeagergreatardentferventkeenexcessive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zealous"?▾

"Zealous" has 2 syllables: zeal · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "zealous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zealous" is /ˈzɛɫəs/.

What does "zealous" mean?▾

Zealous: Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

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