How to Pronounce Boom

To pronounce "boom", say BOOM — one syllable, IPA /buːm/. 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

/buːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boom”

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

What does boom mean?

noun

  1. A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.

    “The boom of the surf.”

  2. A rapid expansion or increase.

    “You should prepare for the coming boom in the tech industry.”

verb

  1. To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.

    “I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.”

  2. (of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.

interjection

  1. Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.
  2. Used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Words that rhyme with boom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresumesloom

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boom"?▾

"Boom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boom" is /buːm/.

What does "boom" mean?▾

Boom: A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.

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