z
word
/ˈzi/
zee
/zˈɛd/
zed
Definition
The twenty-sixth and last letter of the English alphabet. It is used in spelling, abbreviations, names, and labels.
Usage & Nuances
Its name is usually pronounced 'zee' in American English and 'zed' in British English. In ordinary words, the letter often represents a /z/ sound, but pronunciation depends on the word.
Spanish: zeta - zPortuguese (BR): zê - zetaPortuguese (PT): zê - zetaChinese (Simplified): 字母ZChinese (Traditional): 字母ZHindi: ज़ेड - अक्षर zArabic: الحرف زدBengali: z (জেড)Russian: z (зет)Japanese: z（ゼット）Vietnamese: z (dét)Korean: z (지)Turkish: z (zed)Urdu: ز (زیڈ)Indonesian: z (zet)
Example Sentences
I always mix up z and s when I spell that word.
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The word "zoo" starts with z.
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Please write a big Z on the board.
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Her last name ends with z.
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In American English, they usually say z as "zee."
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The password has a z in the middle, not an x.
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