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How to pronounce zoop

Say it like ZOOP. Zoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/zup/ZOOP
UK British/zuːp/ZOOP
  • ZOOP
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zoop pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. ZOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.

American vs British pronunciation of zoop

American and British speakers say zoop in essentially the same way: /zup/ in the US and /zuːp/ in the UK.

British respelling: ZOOP.

What does zoop mean?

interjection
  1. Sound effect suggesting rapid motion.

Where does zoop come from?

Imitative; compare zap, zip.

Words that rhyme with zoop

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoop.

Questions about saying zoop

How do you pronounce zoop?

Say ZOOP. The American pronunciation is /zup/. In British English it is /zuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zoop?

Zoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOOP.

Do Americans and Brits say zoop the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /zup/ and the British form is /zuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).