How to pronounce zoomy
Say it like ZOO-mee. Zoomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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- ZOO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoomy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zoomy
American and British speakers say zoomy in essentially the same way: /ˈzumi/ in the US and /ˈzuːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO-mee.
What does zoomy mean?
- That goes zoom!
- sleek, speedy, streamlined
- Stylish, as a zoomy car, or as someone who looks like they would drive a zoomy car
Where does zoomy come from?
From zoom + -y.
Words that rhyme with zoomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoomy.
Questions about saying zoomy
How do you pronounce zoomy?
Say ZOO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzumi/. In British English it is /ˈzuːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoomy?
Zoomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say zoomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzumi/ and the British form is /ˈzuːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.