3 syllables: Da, vid Ma, zouz. Stress on Da.
DAY-vid-maz-ooz
/ˈdeɪvɪd mæzuːz/
David Mazouz is pronounced DAY-vid-maz-ooz (/ˈdeɪvɪd mæzuːz/). It has three syllables (Da-vid Ma-zouz), with the stress on "Da". As a verb, a proper noun phrase referring to the American actor David Mazouz. In everyday use, it denotes the individual’s name rather than a verb; the phrase is pronounced as a two-name sequence with stress on the given name and a clear linking to the surname. In many contexts, it appears in introductions, interviews, or credits and may be followed by titles or descriptors.
verbA proper noun phrase referring to the American actor David Mazouz. In everyday use, it denotes the individual’s name rather than a verb; the phrase is pronounced as a two-name sequence with stress on the given name and a clear linking to the surname. In many contexts, it appears in introductions, interviews, or credits and may be followed by titles or descriptors.
"I’m introducing David Mazouz at the panel."
"Did you hear David Mazouz’s latest interview?"
"David Mazouz stars in the show, and his performance is remarkable."
Pronunciation: US/UK/AU broadly align as /ˈdeɪvɪd məˈzuːz/. Break it into two parts: DAH-vid (DA as in day, stress on DA) and ma-ZOOZ (MA as in muh, stress on ZOOZ). The surname starts with /m/ followed by a schwa to reduce, then /ˈzuːz/ with final voiced z. Think: ‘DAY-vid muh-ZOOZ.’ Practice emphasizing the first syllable of the given name and keeping the surname crisp with the long /uː/ and final /z/. Audio reference: [link to typical pronunciation resources].
Common errors: 1) Slurring the space: run the two names together; 2) Misplacing stress—putting emphasis on Mazouz instead of David; 3) Mispronouncing the surname as /ˈmeɪzuz/ or /məˈzouz/ instead of /məˈzuːz/. Correction: clearly separate DA-vid (DA as in day, stress first syllable) and ma-ZOOZ (stress second, long /uː/; final /z/). Use slow practice to reinforce the second-stress pattern.
US and UK accents align closely: /ˈdeɪvɪd məˈzuːz/. The main variation is rhoticity: both are rhotic, so the /r/ is not involved here. In Australian accents, vowel quality in /ə/ reduces slightly toward a schwa, but the primary stress pattern remains: DA-vid MA-zooz. Australians may also have a shorter /uː/ vowel depending on local dialect, but the difference is subtle.
Difficulties stem from two-name sequence and the unfamiliar surname with final /z/. The surname begins with a voiced bilabial /m/ and uses a long /uː/ in the stressed second syllable, which is easy to mispronounce as /məˈzɒz/ or /ˈzuːz/. The challenge is keeping the stress on the second syllable of the surname while preserving the clear, sharp final /z/. Slow down, practice the switch from DA-vid to ma-ZOOZ, and rely on IPA cues to lock the vowels.
Yes. The surname carries a stress on the second syllable with a long vowel /zuː/ and a voiced final /z/. This combination—two-name cadence and a precise /zuːz/—is a distinctive feature, and getting the subtle vowel length in /uː/ right helps you avoid common mispronunciations like /zuːz/ or /zuz/ without length. Focus on the sustained /uː/ and a clean final /z/.
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US: rhotic and clear vowel qualities; UK: non-rhotic? Actually UK is non-rhotic for most speakers, but /r/ is not present here; still keep non-rhotic English in surname; AU: similar to US but vowel reduced slightly; IPA references: /ˈdeɪvɪd məˈzuːz/. Tips: exaggerate the long /uː/ in practice but relax to natural speed. Compare the two-name cadence in all three accents; keep stress on DA-vid and MA-zooz.
David Mazouz is a proper name comprising two elements: 'David' a common given name of Hebrew origin, from the Bible meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' It entered English via Latin and Greek translations of the Hebrew name Dawid/Dawid, with widespread adoption in Christian and Jewish communities. 'Mazouz' is a surname of Sephardic or Ashkenazi Jewish origin, often transliterated from the Hebrew roots mazuz or mezuz (related to the mezuzah, a parchment scroll placed on doorposts). The surname likely evolved as a family identifier tied to geographic or occupational associations within Sephardic communities, and over centuries became the hereditary surname we see today. First known use as a surname appears in genealogical records from the late medieval to early modern periods, with notable individuals carrying the name in the 19th and 20th centuries. The combination “David Mazouz” gained prominence in contemporary culture due to the actor’s rise in film and television, where it is repeatedly associated with his credits and public appearances. In practice, the name is treated as a stable proper noun in English, with stress patterns aligned to typical English name pronunciation: DA-vid MAH-zouz, and does not function as a verb in standard usage.
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