How to pronounce vacuumed
Say it like VAK-yoomd. Vacuumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yoomd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuumed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yoomdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vacuumed
American and British speakers say vacuumed in essentially the same way: /ˈvækjumd/ in the US and /ˈvækjuːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAK-yoomd.
What does vacuumed mean?
- Having been cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
- simple past and past participle of vacuum How to pronounce vacuum
Questions about saying vacuumed
How do you pronounce vacuumed?
Say VAK-yoomd. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjumd/. In British English it is /ˈvækjuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuumed?
Vacuumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yoomd.
Do Americans and Brits say vacuumed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvækjumd/ and the British form is /ˈvækjuːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.