How Do You Spell ZEBEC?

Pronunciation: [zˈɛbɛk] (IPA)

The word "zebec" can a bit tricky to spell, especially for those who are not familiar with nautical terminology. The word, which refers to a small Mediterranean sailing vessel, is pronounced /ˈziːbɛk/. The spelling includes the letter "z" and the uncommon combination of "b" and "c", which makes it divergent from more commonly seen English words. However, once the IPA phonetic transcription is understood, the spelling becomes more intuitive and easier to remember.

Common Misspellings for ZEBEC

• zebic
• aebec
• zwbec
• zsbec
• zdbec
• zrbec
• z4bec
• z3bec
• zevec
• zenec
• zehec
• zegec
• zebwc
• zebsc
• zebdc
• zeb4c
• zeb3c
• zebex
• zebev
• zebef

Etymology of ZEBEC

The word "zebec" has a complex etymology. It is derived from the French word "zebeck", which dates back to the 16th century and refers to certain types of small, fast sailing ships used in the Mediterranean. The French term "zebeck" itself is believed to have originated from the Italian word "xebec", which in turn is derived from the Arabic word "shabbāk" (شَبّاك‎), meaning "to latticework".

The Arabic word "shabbāk" was used to describe a type of vessel with interlaced or lattice-like construction patterns on its prow and sides. These vessels were common in the Mediterranean, particularly in the Ottoman Empire, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Over time, the term "zebec" was adopted by various languages, including English, to refer to this type of ship.

Plural form of ZEBEC is ZEBECS