The word zombi is divided into 2 syllables: zom·bi. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of zombi:
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From English zombie. From English zombie. Attested 1832, but the 1765 Encyclopédie (t. 11, p. 82a, s.v. nègre) already has zambys «dieux esprits des tribus africaines». Borrowed from Haitian Creole zonbi, from a Bantu language. Borrowed from English zombie. Borrowed from French zombi. Ultimately from a Bantu language. Borrowed from English zombie. Borrowed from English zombie.
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Compare zombi with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| zombi | 2 | zom·bi |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | zim-bab-we |
| Zomba | 2 | zom-ba |
| zombie | 2 | zom-bie |
| Zambia | 2 | zam-bia |
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zombi has 2 syllables: zom·bi. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: zom. This means you emphasize the "zom" part when pronouncing zombi.
zombi is pronounced as [ˈzɔmbi] (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: zom·bi.
Breaking zombi into syllables helps with spelling: zom·bi. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.