How do you pronounce "zigzag"?

In American English: /ˈzɪgzæg/ (ZIGZ-ag). In British English: /zˈɪgzˌæg/ (Z-igz). In Canadian English: /ˈzɪgzæg/ (ZIGZ-ag). In Australian English: /zˈɪɡzaɡ/ (Z).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzɪgzæg/ (ZIGZ-ag), while in British English it's /zˈɪgzˌæg/ (Z-igz).

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zigzag

/ˈzɪgzæg/

ZIGZ-ag

Syllable Breakdown

zɪgzzig·ægzag

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