Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

xyz

/ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
xyz
IPA
/ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/
22
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The color space of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z.

noun

A generic placeholder representing a specific name or thing.

noun

A generic placeholder representing three items in a list.

noun

Describing a URL scheme for providing map tiles, where X and Y refer to coordinates, while Z refers to zoom level.

phrase

Initialism of examine your zipper: a discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/
  • British English: /ˌɛks.waɪˈzɛd/

Inflected Forms

XYZs (plural)

Phrases

for XYZ reasons I see London, I see France

Frequently Paired Words

for XYZ reasons I see London, I see France

Synonyms

ABC star in the east

Questions

How do you pronounce xyz?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/.
What does xyz mean?
The color space of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z.

How to pronounce xyz

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “xyz”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “xyz” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.