How to Pronounce Broom

To pronounce "broom", say BROOM — one syllable, IPA /bɹuːm/. 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

/bɹuːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “broom”

"broom" 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: broome — easy to mix up when writing.

What does broom mean?

noun

  1. A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.
  2. An implement with which players sweep the ice to make a stone travel further and curl less; a sweeper.

verb

  1. To sweep with a broom.
  2. (roofing) To improve the embedding of a membrane by using a broom or squeegee to smooth it out and ensure contact with the adhesive under the membrane.

Synonyms

besom

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Words that rhyme with broom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

sweepheatherlingbroomstickmopdustpansweeperspade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "broom"?▾

"Broom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "broom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "broom" is /bɹuːm/.

What does "broom" mean?▾

Broom: A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.

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