zest
nounHow many syllables in zest?
There is 1 syllable in the word zest.How to pronounce zest:
Definition of zest:
- zest (noun):
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.
- invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment
- a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
Synonyms for zest:
enjoyment
enthusiasm
excitement
flavor
gusto
nip
piquance
piquancy
piquantness
pungency
relish
spice
tang
tanginess
thrill
zestfulness
zing
Antonyms for zest:
banality
blandness
boringness
colorlessness
drabness
dreariness
dullness
flatness
flavorlessness
idleness
innocuousness
insipidity
insipidness
jejuneness
lethargy
lifelessness
mildness
odourlessness
plainness
softness
tastelessness
triteness
uninterestingness
vapidity
vapidness
Show 1 more
Here are some other common 1-syllable words.
Syllable Fun Fact
In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!