Words that start with the letter Z

Words that start with the letter Z - English language, analysis

In English, there are 1118 words that start with the letter Z

Looking for English words that start with the letter "Z"? You're in the right place! The letter "Z" might be one of the least frequently used letters in the English alphabet, but it certainly does pack a punch with some interesting and unique words. From everyday vocabulary to more exotic terms, "Z" words can add zest to your language.

One of the commonly known "Z" words is "zebra," the striped animal that roams the African savannas. Another popular example is "zero," the number that holds a unique place in mathematics as the additive identity.

For something less common, how about "zephyr"? It refers to a gentle, mild breeze, often bringing to mind a soft wind on a sunny day. Then there's "zenith," which denotes the highest point or peak, often used metaphorically to describe the peak of success or excellence.

Did you know that "zymurgy" is the science of fermentation? It's crucial for making beer and wine. And speaking of science, "zoea" is the term for a larval stage of crustaceans like crabs and lobsters.

Incorporating "Z" words into your vocabulary can definitely add some zest and zip to your conversations or writing. So next time you're stuck wondering what word to use, think outside the box and give "Z" the spotlight it deserves!


Words starting with the letter Z - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter Z - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in the English language starting with the letter Z

Words that start with the letter Z
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 2 0,2
3 23 2,1
4 55 4,9
5 98 8,8
6 145 13,0
7 199 17,8
8 171 15,3
9 153 13,7
10 113 10,1
11 65 5,8
12 41 3,7
13 27 2,4
14 15 1,3
15 11 1,0

Words ending with the letter Z - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in English ending with the letter Z

Words ending with the letter Z
Number of letters The number of words [%]
3 22 14,2
4 37 23,9
5 31 20,0
6 22 14,2
7 23 14,8
8 8 5,2
9 9 5,8
10 1 0,6
11 2 1,3

Occurrence frequency of the letter Z

Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter Z in English words.

Occurrences of the letter Z in English words
Number of occurrences of the letter Z The number of words [%]
0 256774 95,9
1 10231 3,8
2 708 0,3
3 27 0,0
4 11 0,0

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