How to pronounce zoom
Say it like ZOOM. Zoom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of zoom
American and British speakers say zoom in essentially the same way: /zum/ in the US and /zuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOOM.
What does zoom mean?
- move along very quickly
- move with a low humming noise
- rise rapidly“the dollar soared against the yen”
- a rapid rise
- the act of rising upward into the air
Where does zoom come from?
Uncertain. The verb was first attested c.
Words that rhyme with zoom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoom.
Questions about saying zoom
How do you pronounce zoom?
Say ZOOM. The American pronunciation is /zum/. In British English it is /zuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoom?
Zoom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say zoom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zum/ and the British form is /zuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.