How to Pronounce Zero-based

To pronounce "zero-based", say ZER-ob-as-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ZER-ob-as-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “zero-based”

"zero-based" has 4 syllables: zer-ob-as-ed.

What does zero-based mean?

adjective

  1. Of a budget or budgeting system: such that every expense needs to be approved every year, without the possibility of automatically accepting something because of its prior existence.
  2. Of an array or list: such the first element of the array or list is called the "zeroth".

Related words

zeronullnilvoidnonbudgetnonbudgetedunbudgetednonbudgetary

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How many syllables are in "zero-based"?▾

"Zero-based" has 4 syllables: zer · ob · as · ed.

What does "zero-based" mean?▾

Zero-based: Of a budget or budgeting system: such that every expense needs to be approved every year, without the possibility of automatically accepting something because of its prior existence.

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