How to Pronounce Zoom

To pronounce "zoom", say ZOOM — one syllable, IPA /zuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/zuːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zoom”

"zoom" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does zoom mean?

verb

  1. To communicate with someone using the Zoom videoconferencing software.

noun

  1. A humming noise from something moving very fast
  2. A quick ascent

verb

  1. To move fast with a humming noise
  2. To fly an airplane straight up

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Words that rhyme with zoom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zoom"?▾

"Zoom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "zoom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zoom" is /zuːm/.

What does "zoom" mean?▾

Zoom: To communicate with someone using the Zoom videoconferencing software.

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