How to Pronounce Volume

To pronounce "volume", say VOL-um-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɑɫjum/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɑɫjum/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɒljuːm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “volume”

"volume" has 3 syllables: vol-um-e.

What does volume mean?

noun

  1. A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

    “The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet.”

  2. Strength of sound; loudness.

    “Please turn down the volume on the stereo.”

verb

  1. To be conveyed through the air, waft.
  2. To cause to move through the air, waft.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volume"?▾

"Volume" has 3 syllables: vol · um · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "volume"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volume" is /ˈvɑɫjum/.

What does "volume" mean?▾

Volume: A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

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