How to pronounce roomba
Say it like ROOM-buh. Roomba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOM).
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- ROOM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roomba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roomba
American and British speakers say roomba in essentially the same way: /ˈrumbə/ in the US and /ˈruːmbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOM-buh.
What does roomba mean?
- A robotic vacuum cleaner.
Where does roomba come from?
Genericized trademark owned by iRobot Corporation.
Questions about saying roomba
How do you pronounce roomba?
Say ROOM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumbə/. In British English it is /ˈruːmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roomba?
Roomba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOM). Broken into parts: ROOM · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say roomba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrumbə/ and the British form is /ˈruːmbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.