How to Pronounce Zee

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

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Letters

/ˈziː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zee”

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

Sounds exactly like: zea, z, ze, xie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does zee mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter Z.
  2. Something Z-shaped. Found in compounds.

    “zee-bar.”

verb

  1. To sleep or nap. (Compare zzz, catch some z's.)
  2. To zigzag; to move with sharp alternating turns.

Synonyms

izzardzed

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Words that rhyme with zee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

zeduniformeezseamarineoffshoremaritimecheng

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zee"?▾

"Zee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "zee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zee" is /ˈziː/.

What does "zee" mean?▾

Zee: The name of the Latin-script letter Z.

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