How to pronounce zompire
Say it like ZOM-py-er. Zompire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM).
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US American/ˈzɑmˌpaɪɚ/ZOM-py-er
UK British/ˈzɒmˌpaɪ/ZOM-py
- ZOM
- py
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zompire 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.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zompire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZOM-py.
What does zompire mean?
noun
- A zombie-vampire hybrid.
Where does zompire come from?
Blend of zombie + vampire.
Questions about saying zompire
How do you pronounce zompire?
Say ZOM-py-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑmˌpaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzɒmˌpaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zompire?
Zompire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM). Broken into parts: ZOM · py · er.
Is zompire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈzɒmˌpaɪ/ (ZOM-py).