How to Pronounce "zombies"

word

/ˈzɑmbiz/

ZAHM-beez

/zˈɒmbɪz/

ZOM-beez

Definition

Zombies are fictional dead bodies brought back to life, usually in stories, movies, and games. They often move slowly and are known for wanting to bite or eat living humans.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈzɑmbiz/

British English

/zˈɒmbɪz/

Simplified Pronunciation

ZAHM-beez

ZOM-beez

Listen in Context

There are many zombies in that movie.

Zombies walk slowly and look scary.

The video game has levels with many zombies.

After staying awake all night, we felt like zombies at work.