Zed

Zed

ZED /หˆzed/ /zษ›d/
Noun General

The letter Z (pronounced differently than American “zee”)

Example Sentences

"It's spelled with a zed at the end."
"A to zed."

Etymology & History

From French "zรจde" via Greek "zeta." Most English-speaking countries use "zed"; American "zee" is the exception, dating to the 17th century.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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