How to pronounce presumes
Say it like pruh-ZOOMZ. Presumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOMZ).
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- pruh
- ZOOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumes 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.
- ZOOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of presumes
American and British speakers say presumes in essentially the same way: /prəˈzumz/ in the US and /prəˈzuːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-ZOOMZ.
What does presumes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of presume How to pronounce presume
Questions about saying presumes
How do you pronounce presumes?
Say pruh-ZOOMZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzumz/. In British English it is /prəˈzuːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumes?
Presumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOMZ). Broken into parts: pruh · ZOOMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say presumes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈzumz/ and the British form is /prəˈzuːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.