zero
ZI-roh
zeeroh
/ˈzɪɹoʊ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “zero” is spelled “zeeroh”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | z | i | r | oh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /z/ | /ɪ/ | /ɹ/ | /oʊ/ |
English writes “zero” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“zeeroh” — 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 “zero”
tomorrowthrowgrowheroborrowrowbroprosynchrobureau
“zero” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “zero”?
“zero” is pronounced ZI-roh — IPA /ˈzɪɹoʊ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “zeeroh”.
How many syllables are in “zero”?
“zero” has 2 syllables: ZI-roh (the capitalized syllable is stressed).