How to Pronounce Zone

To pronounce "zone", say ZON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /zəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/zəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zone”

"zone" has 2 syllables: zon-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does zone mean?

noun

  1. Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).
  2. Any given region or area of the world.

verb

  1. To divide into or assign sections or areas.

    “Please zone off our staging area, a section for each group.”

  2. To define the property use classification of an area.

    “This area was zoned for industrial use.”

Synonyms

areabeltdistrictregionsectionsectorsphereterritorydoze offzone out

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Words that rhyme with zone

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

partitionsubdividedistrictsunsunlightgroundlandrange

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zone"?▾

"Zone" has 2 syllables: zon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "zone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zone" is /zəʊn/.

What does "zone" mean?▾

Zone: Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).

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