American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'zero' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "zero"

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Simple pronunciation
zee-roh
IPA transcription
/ˈzi.ɹoʊ/
Word frequency
1,446th

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What does "zero" mean?

  1. the number that is not any amount

Examples of "zero" in a sentence

  • My bank account balance is zero.
  • The temperature outside is close to zero.
  • Zero defects were found in the product inspection.

How common is "zero"?

Zero is the 1,446th most common word in English.

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