Z is for Zooming to Z

Explore 4 Z words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for Z

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A zebra.

Zebra

English Zebra
Urdu زیبرا
Spanish Cebra
French Zèbre

Fun fact: Zebras have black and white stripes.

A zipper.

Zipper

English Zipper
Urdu زپ
Spanish Cremallera
French Fermeture éclair

Fun fact: A zipper opens and closes clothes and bags.

A simple zoo gate.

Zoo

English Zoo
Urdu چڑیا گھر
Spanish Zoológico
French Zoo

Fun fact: Well-run zoos can help people learn about wildlife and support conservation.

A green zucchini.

Zucchini

English Zucchini
Urdu توری
Spanish Calabacín
French Courgette

Fun fact: Zucchini is a vegetable that grows on a plant.

Let's Play

  • Gallop like a zebra.
  • Move your fingers up and down like a zipper.
  • Pretend to guide a friend around the zoo.
  • Trace the zebra's zigzag stripes in the air.
  • Point to the zucchini and name its color.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase Z and lowercase z.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

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