How to pronounce zoomies
Say it like ZOO-meez. Zoomies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zoomies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZOO
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zoomies
American and British speakers say zoomies in essentially the same way: /ˈzumiz/ in the US and /ˈzuːmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO-meez.
What does zoomies mean?
- plural of zoomie How to pronounce zoomie
- Nontechnical units of radiation, such as are present in a compartment containing or near nuclear weapons or a nuclear reactor, or are picked up on a dosimeter.“I wouldn't go back there unless you want to get some zoomies!”
- A period of frenzied running in a pet cat or dog.
Where does zoomies come from?
From zoom + -ies.
Questions about saying zoomies
How do you pronounce zoomies?
Say ZOO-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈzumiz/. In British English it is /ˈzuːmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoomies?
Zoomies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say zoomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzumiz/ and the British form is /ˈzuːmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.