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