zealous
ZE-las
zelas
/ˈzɛləs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “zealous” is spelled “zelas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | z | e | l | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /z/ | /ɛ/ | /l/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “zealous” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“zelas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “zealous”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“zealous” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “zealous”?
“zealous” is pronounced ZE-las — IPA /ˈzɛləs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “zelas”.
How many syllables are in “zealous”?
“zealous” has 2 syllables: ZE-las (the capitalized syllable is stressed).