How to pronounce zombie
Say it like ZOM-bee. Zombie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM).
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US American/ˈzɑmbi/ZOM-bee
UK British/ˈzɒmbi/ZOM-bee
- ZOM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zombie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zombie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZOM-bee.
What does zombie mean?
noun
- a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
- (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body
- a god of voodoo cults of African origin worshipped especially in West Indies
Where does zombie come from?
First attested in the 18th century.
Questions about saying zombie
How do you pronounce zombie?
Say ZOM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑmbi/. In British English it is /ˈzɒmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zombie?
Zombie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM). Broken into parts: ZOM · bee.
Is zombie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzɒmbi/ (ZOM-bee).