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How to pronounce zoom
Say it like this: /ˈzum/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does zoom mean?
nounA humming noise from something moving very fast.
“the zoom of traffic”
A quick ascent.
A big increase.
verbTo move fast with a humming noise.
“We zoomed along the highway.”
To zoom climb.
To move rapidly.
intjRepresenting a humming sound
“Makowsky was playing the Bassgeige. Zoom... zoom-zoom.... The rest of the orchestra would join in presently.”
Suggesting something moving quickly
Suggesting a sudden change, especially an improvement or an increase
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