How to pronounce presumed
Say it like pruh-ZOOMD. Presumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOMD).
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- pruh
- ZOOMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOOMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of presumed
American and British speakers say presumed in essentially the same way: /prəˈzumd/ in the US and /prəˈzuːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-ZOOMD.
What does presumed mean?
- simple past and past participle of presume How to pronounce presume
- Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.
Words that rhyme with presumed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presumed.
Questions about saying presumed
How do you pronounce presumed?
Say pruh-ZOOMD. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzumd/. In British English it is /prəˈzuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumed?
Presumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOMD). Broken into parts: pruh · ZOOMD.
Do Americans and Brits say presumed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈzumd/ and the British form is /prəˈzuːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.