How to Pronounce "zealots"
word
ˈzɛɫəts/, /ˈziɫəts
ZEL-uts or ZEEL-uts
zˈɛləts
ZEL-uts
Definition
Zealots are people who are extremely passionate or fanatical about a belief or cause, often to the point of not accepting other views.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzɛɫəts/, /ˈziɫəts
British English
zˈɛləts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZEL-uts or ZEEL-uts
UK
ZEL-uts
Listen in Context
Some zealots refuse to listen to other people's opinions.
The Internet can give a voice to zealots about many topics.
The group was controlled by zealots who demanded total loyalty.
Political zealots can make debates uncomfortable for everyone else.