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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

zzz

[zːːː]

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
zzz
IPA
[zːːː]
30
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.

verb

To sleep or snore.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Conventionalized sound of snoring.

Inflected Forms

zzzs (present, singular) zzzing (participle, present) zzzed (participle, past) zzzed (past)

Phrases

catch some z's

Frequently Paired Words

catch some z's zed z's zzzing zzzs

Questions

How do you pronounce zzz?
The recorded pronunciation is [zːːː].
What does zzz mean?
A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.
Where does zzz come from?
Conventionalized sound of snoring.

How to pronounce zzz

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