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How to pronounce “zoo”

ZOO

/zu/ · 1 syllable

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Z vs J

Z is a buzzing S.

Z is ज़ (with the dot), never ज. Hold it: zzzz.

Lesson: Zero, not jero ›

Full vs Fool

Short (full): lips loosely rounded, quick.

full ≈ उ (short). fool ≈ ऊ (long, tight lips).

Lesson: Full or fool ›

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