How to pronounce zooming
Say it like ZOO-ming. Zooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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- ZOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zooming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zooming
American and British speakers say zooming in essentially the same way: /ˈzumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈzuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO-ming.
What does zooming mean?
- That zooms.
- present participle and gerund of zoom How to pronounce zoom
- A sound or motion that zooms.
Words that rhyme with zooming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zooming.
Questions about saying zooming
How do you pronounce zooming?
Say ZOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈzumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈzuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zooming?
Zooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say zooming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈzuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.