How to Pronounce Zeta

To pronounce "zeta", say ZET-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈziː.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈziː.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zeta”

"zeta" has 2 syllables: zet-a. It rhymes with raita and peseta, if that helps it stick.

What does zeta mean?

noun

  1. The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)
  2. A mathematical function formally known as the Riemann zeta function.

    “Zeta of 3 is irrational”

Words that rhyme with zeta

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raitapesetasense-datairetaabeyta

Related words

gammaillinoisindianaepsilonomegasigmabetadigamma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zeta"?▾

"Zeta" has 2 syllables: zet · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "zeta"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zeta" is /ˈziː.tə/.

What does "zeta" mean?▾

Zeta: The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)

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