How to pronounce zombies
Say it like ZOM-beez. Zombies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM).
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US American/ˈzɑmbiz/ZOM-beez
UK British/ˈzɒmbiz/ZOM-beez
- ZOM
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zombies 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.
- beezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zombies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZOM-beez.
What does zombies mean?
noun
- plural of zombie How to pronounce zombie
Questions about saying zombies
How do you pronounce zombies?
Say ZOM-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑmbiz/. In British English it is /ˈzɒmbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zombies?
Zombies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM). Broken into parts: ZOM · beez.
Is zombies 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 /ˈzɒmbiz/ (ZOM-beez).