How to pronounce vamoose
Say it like va-MOOS. Vamoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vamoose. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- va
- MOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vamoose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vamoose
American and British speakers say vamoose in essentially the same way: /væˈmus/ in the US and /væˈmuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: va-MOOS.
What does vamoose mean?
- To run away (from); to flee.
- To depart; go away.
- To hurry.
Where does vamoose come from?
Alteration of Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”).
Words that rhyme with vamoose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vamoose.
Questions about saying vamoose
How do you pronounce vamoose?
Say va-MOOS. The American pronunciation is /væˈmus/. In British English it is /væˈmuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vamoose?
Vamoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOS). Broken into parts: va · MOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say vamoose the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væˈmus/ and the British form is /væˈmuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.