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How to pronounce Zaïre?

Pronunciation of Zaïre in Africa

In Africa, Zaïre is primarily classified as a first name. The African pronunciation, specifically in Africa, is

z aa h EE r
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • h sounds like the 'h' in hat
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat

"The "ï" is a diaeresis, indicating that the vowel should be pronounced separately from the preceding one"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: French
Other spelling(s): Zaire
Meaning: Borrowed From French Zaïre; Ultimately From Kongo Nzere, A Truncation Of Nzadi O Nzere (“river Swallowing Rivers”).

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Pronunciation of Zaïre in Africa

In Africa, Zaïre is primarily classified as a first name. The African pronunciation, specifically in Africa, is

In French, "Zaïre" is pronounced approximately as "zah-EER," with a guttural 'r' sound at the end.
The first syllable, "Za," sounds like "zah" or "za" with a soft 'z' sound.
The second syllable, "ïre," is pronounced like the English word "ear" but with a slightly more rolled 'r'.

"The "ï" is a diaeresis, indicating that the vowel should be pronounced separately from the preceding one"

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: French
Other spelling(s): Zaire
Meaning: Borrowed From French Zaïre; Ultimately From Kongo Nzere, A Truncation Of Nzadi O Nzere (“river Swallowing Rivers”).

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