How to Pronounce Bubblegum

To pronounce "bubblegum", say BUBBL-eg-um — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bubblegum”

"bubblegum" has 3 syllables: bubbl-eg-um.

What does bubblegum mean?

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).

adjective

  1. Tasting like bubblegum
  2. By extension, sweet, perky, or youthful

Related words

bubble-gumchewing-gumgumchewinggummingbubblementburstletbubblerbubbly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bubblegum"?▾

"Bubblegum" has 3 syllables: bubbl · eg · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "bubblegum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bubblegum" is /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/.

What does "bubblegum" mean?▾

Bubblegum: (usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.

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