How do you pronounce "zealous"?

In American English: /ˈzɛləs/ (ZEHL-uhs). In British English: /zˈɛləs/ (Z-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈzɛləs/ (ZEHL-uhs). In Australian English: /zˈɛləs/ (Z-ehl).

Is "zealous" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzɛləs/ (ZEHL-uhs), while in British English it's /zˈɛləs/ (Z-ehl).

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zealous

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/ˈzɛləs/

ZEHL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

zɛlzeal·əsous

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