How to Pronounce Volume

"Volume" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈvɑɫjum/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɑɫjum/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɒljuːm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “volume

"volume" has 2 syllables: volume.

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.
  2. Strength of sound: how loud it is.

verb

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "volume"?

"Volume" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈvɑɫjum/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "volume"?

"Volume" has 2 syllables.

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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