American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'zebra' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "zebra" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "zebra"

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Simple pronunciation
zeeb-ruh
IPA transcription
/ˈzib.ɹə/
Word frequency
19,082nd

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What does "zebra" mean?

  1. a black and white striped animal that looks like a horse

Examples of "zebra" in a sentence

  • The safari guide pointed out a zebra in the distance.
  • The children were excited to see a zebra at the zoo.
  • The zebra's distinctive black and white stripes stood out.

How common is "zebra"?

Zebra is the 19,082nd most common word in English.

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