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.
Zebra
| English | Zebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | زیبرا | |
| Spanish | Cebra | |
| French | Zèbre |
Fun fact: Zebras have black and white stripes.
Zipper
| English | Zipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | زپ | |
| Spanish | Cremallera | |
| French | Fermeture éclair |
Fun fact: A zipper opens and closes clothes and bags.
Zoo
| English | Zoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | چڑیا گھر | |
| Spanish | Zoológico | |
| French | Zoo |
Fun fact: Well-run zoos can help people learn about wildlife and support conservation.
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.
Memory Box
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