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The form of the "Z" symbol is a reproduction of the Latin letter Z, identical also to a capital Greek zeta. The "Z" symbol is used instead of the equivalent Cyrillic letter З (Ze) used in the Russian alphabet, which has been described as peculiar, considering the symbol's later association with Russian nationalism and pro-Putin politics. [27]
For example, you may pronounce cot and caught, do and dew, or marry and merry the same. This often happens because of dialect variation (see our articles English phonology and International Phonetic Alphabet chart for English dialects). If this is the case, you will pronounce those symbols the same for other words as well. [1]
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Actually I remember reading a study about how the younger generation in Canada was starting to pronounce z as "zee" rather than "zed" due to the popularity of the rhyming version of the alphabet song . I don't know if this should be reflected in the article somehow. --DropDeadGorgias 04:13, Apr 8, 2005 (UTC)
However, many now pronounce the 'z', including footballer Alan Gilzean; [15] Malzie – a now defunct surname possibly related to the Dumfries & Galloway placename; McFadzean – pronounced macfadyen (IPA / m ə k ˈ f ɑː d j ɪ n / ), scotticised version of the Gaelic surname MacPhaidin also found, primarily in Ireland, anglicised as MacFadden ;
Most of the world’s top corporations have simple names. Steve Jobs named Apple while on a fruitarian diet, and found the name "fun, spirited and not intimidating." Plus, it came before Atari in ...
The name of the letter Z is usually the British, Canadian and Australian zed /zed/. However the alphabet song for children is sometimes sung ending with /ziː/ in accordance with the rhyme. Where Z is universally pronounced zee in places, names, terms, or titles, such as ZZ Top , LZ ( landing zone ), Jay Z (celebrity), or Z Nation (TV show) New ...
The Z has also been seen in other places throughout Russia, including in newspapers, on billboards and on merchandise, after RT, Russia’s state-owned media network, announced in February that it ...