How to Pronounce Zilch

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/zɪltʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zilch”

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

What does zilch mean?

noun

  1. A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.
  2. Nothing, zero.

    “Her search for decent home-made winter clothes came up with zilch, so she had to get imported stuff.”

verb

  1. To cause to score nothing, to thoroughly defeat.

adjective

  1. No, zero, non-existent.

Synonyms

shutout

Words that rhyme with zilch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

filchpilchmilch

Related words

nothingnaughtnixnilaughtzipzerocypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zilch"?▾

"Zilch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "zilch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zilch" is /zɪltʃ/.

What does "zilch" mean?▾

Zilch: A nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.

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