Definition

The name of the letter 'Z' in the English alphabet, commonly used in British English.

Example

In British English, the last letter of the alphabet is called 'zed'.

Conversation

Did you know that in British English, they pronounce the letter 'z' as zed?

Really? I had no idea; I always say 'zee.'

Yeah, it's interesting how different regions have their own pronunciations for letters like zed.

For sure! Language can be so diverse and fun to learn.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'zed' originates from the Greek letter 'zeta' (Ζ, ζ), which is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. In English, 'zed' is used to refer to the letter 'Z' in British English, distinguishing it from the American English pronunciation 'zee'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek letter 'zeta' to remember that 'zed' is how the letter 'Z' is pronounced in British English.

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