How to Pronounce Ziggurats

To pronounce "ziggurats", say ZIGG-ur-ats — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ZIGG-ur-ats

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💡 Tip for remembering “ziggurats”

"ziggurats" has 3 syllables: zigg-ur-ats. It rhymes with aristocrats and plutocrats, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with ziggurats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aristocratsplutocratsspatscaveatslatsflatsbureaucratssplatsslatshabitatsformatsbrats

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ziggurats"?▾

"Ziggurats" has 3 syllables: zigg · ur · ats.

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