How to pronounce kaboom
Say it like kuh-BOOM. Kaboom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOM).
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- kuh
- BOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaboom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kaboom
American and British speakers say kaboom in essentially the same way: /kəˈbum/ in the US and /kəˈbuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-BOOM.
What does kaboom mean?
- The sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.
- An explosion itself.
- An explosion; the word is typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.
- To make such a sound (at something); to explode.
Where does kaboom come from?
From ka- + boom. Compare kerboom.
Words that rhyme with kaboom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kaboom.
Questions about saying kaboom
How do you pronounce kaboom?
Say kuh-BOOM. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbum/. In British English it is /kəˈbuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaboom?
Kaboom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOM). Broken into parts: kuh · BOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say kaboom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈbum/ and the British form is /kəˈbuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.