There are many such things in our life, which we start speaking in the same way as we have been hearing from our elders or teachers. Many times we do not even try to think what is the real reason behind it. For example, when we use many words, we do not even know why they are spoken or read differently. Today we will talk about one such letter.
The first lesson of education for all of us is 26 alphabets of English. However, nowadays there is confusion regarding the 26th letter ‘Z’ as to what to call it? Earlier, most people used to call it ‘Z’, but now the trend of calling it ‘Zee’ has started in schools as well as in common conversation. In such a situation, the question arises that what is its correct pronunciation.
What is the correct pronunciation of ‘Z’?
English as a language becomes a little difficult because it has many different rules regarding pronunciation. From words to words, now there is confusion even in the pronunciation of letters. For example, the ‘Z’ which we have been calling Z, is nowadays being called Zee. When people asked what is its correct pronunciation, some interesting reasons came to light. Actually, the two versions of English spoken around the world are – British and American English. In England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, Canada and New Zealand, ‘Z’ is pronounced Z. Whereas in American English ‘Z’ is pronounced as Zee. It has been kept in the standard English there.
Why does this confusion happen?
Actually ‘Z’ is taken from the Greek letter Zeta. It is used as British Z and American Z. One reason behind the popularity of Zee pronunciation is the worldwide popularity of the American The Alphabet Song. In this, Z is called Zee. Its spread increased due to the Internet and due to the increase in popularity of American TV shows as well as films, Zee’s popularity has also increased. Which pronunciation is chosen depends purely on the speaker.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: February 2, 2024, 09:01 IST
