How to Pronounce Bloom

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/bluːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bloom”

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

Sounds exactly like: blum, blume — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bloom mean?

noun

  1. A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.
  2. Flowers, collectively.

Synonyms

flushglowblossomflower

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Words that rhyme with bloom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

blossomflowerrosinessblushefflorescenceflushpeakheyday

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bloom"?▾

"Bloom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bloom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bloom" is /bluːm/.

What does "bloom" mean?▾

Bloom: A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.

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