How to Pronounce “Zach Galifianakis”
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- American (US)
- /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/
- British (UK)
- /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Zach Galifianakis” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Zach Galifianakis" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Zach Galifianakis", /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Zach Galifianakis"?
/zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/ in American English, /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Zach Galifianakis"?
“Zach Galifianakis” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /zæk ˌɡælɪˈænəkɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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