How to pronounce vacuuming
Say it like VAK-yoo-ming. Vacuuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yoo
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuuming 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vacuuming
American and British speakers say vacuuming in essentially the same way: /ˈvækjumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvækjuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAK-yoo-ming.
What does vacuuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of vacuum How to pronounce vacuum
- An instance of vacuuming.
- Material sucked up by a vacuum cleaner.“Put the vacuumings in the bin.”
- Synonym of vacuum exercise.
Questions about saying vacuuming
How do you pronounce vacuuming?
Say VAK-yoo-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvækjuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuuming?
Vacuuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yoo · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say vacuuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvækjumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvækjuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.