Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nz

/ɛn zɛd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.79 in modern English

Syllables
nz
IPA
/ɛn zɛd/
11
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of new zaïre.

New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɛn zɛd/
  • British English: /ɛn zɛd/

Usage

Derived Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce nz?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɛn zɛd/.
What does nz mean?
Initialism of new zaïre.

How to pronounce nz

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nz”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɛn zɛd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nz”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “nz” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.