How to pronounce voom
Say it like VOOM. Voom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of voom
American and British speakers say voom in essentially the same way: /vum/ in the US and /vuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOOM.
What does voom mean?
- Alternative form of vroom.
Words that rhyme with voom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of voom.
Questions about saying voom
How do you pronounce voom?
Say VOOM. The American pronunciation is /vum/. In British English it is /vuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voom?
Voom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say voom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vum/ and the British form is /vuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.