How to pronounce Zephaniah

Master the pronunciation of "Zephaniah" with our easy-to-follow guide. Learn how to say this biblical name correctly.

Zephaniah Pronunciation in English

IPA

/ˌzɛf.əˈnaɪ.ə/

Sounds Like

(zef-uh-nye-uh)

Breakdown

First syllable (zef) (less stress)
Start with a 'z' sound like in "zebra", then make the 'e' sound like in "extra", and finish with 'f' like in "fun".

Second syllable (uh)
Make a quick 'uh' sound like when you say "up".

Third syllable (nye) (stress)
Say 'n' like in "nice", then make the 'eye' sound like when you say "my" or "sky".

Fourth syllable (uh)
End with a soft 'uh' sound, just like the 'a' in "extra".