word
zenith
ZEE-nith
ˈziːnɪθListen
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Syllable breakdown
zenith
Dictionary meaning
The highest point in the sky directly overhead; the peak or culmination of something.
History and origin
Arabic — 'samt' (direction), via medieval Latin.
Examples
- The project reached its zenith when it won the industry award.
Common mispronunciations
ZEN-ithZEE-nit
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