How to Pronounce "zenith"
word
ˈzinəθ/, /ˈzinɪθ
ZEE-nith
zˈɛnɪθ
ZEN-ith
Definition
'Zenith' means the highest point or the peak of something. It originally describes the point in the sky directly above you but is often used for the moment of greatest success or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzinəθ/, /ˈzinɪθ
British English
zˈɛnɪθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZEE-nith
UK
ZEN-ith
Listen in Context
At noon, the sun is at its zenith.
His career reached its zenith last year.
The company was at its zenith in 2010.
Some athletes never return to their zenith after an injury.