How to pronounce vroom
Say it like VROOM. Vroom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VROOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vroom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vroom
American and British speakers say vroom in essentially the same way: /vrum/ in the US and /vruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: VROOM.
What does vroom mean?
- The sound of an engine, especially when it is revving up.“I never saw my uncle’s Ferrari, but I could always hear it going vroom as it flew past by my house.”
- The sound of an engine revving up.
- To move with great speed; to zoom.
Words that rhyme with vroom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vroom.
Questions about saying vroom
How do you pronounce vroom?
Say VROOM. The American pronunciation is /vrum/. In British English it is /vruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vroom?
Vroom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VROOM.
Do Americans and Brits say vroom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vrum/ and the British form is /vruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.