How to Pronounce Zombie

To pronounce "zombie", say ZOMB-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzɒmbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈzɒmbi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zombie”

"zombie" has 2 syllables: zomb-ie. It rhymes with zombi and thrombi, if that helps it stick.

What does zombie mean?

noun

  1. A snake god or fetish in religions of West Africa and elsewhere.
  2. (voodoo, superstition) A person, usually undead, animated by unnatural forces (such as magic), with no soul or will of his/her own.

Synonyms

ghoulliving deadwalking deadintellectual prostitutep-zombie

Words that rhyme with zombie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zombithrombicombicombyabercrombiebiambycrombiefombypalombirhombi

Related words

zombiautomatonghoulwalkergrab

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zombie"?▾

"Zombie" has 2 syllables: zomb · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "zombie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zombie" is /ˈzɒmbi/.

What does "zombie" mean?▾

Zombie: A snake god or fetish in religions of West Africa and elsewhere.

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