How to Pronounce Bum

To pronounce "bum", say BUM — one syllable, IPA /bʌm/. 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

/bʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bum”

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

What does bum mean?

noun

  1. The buttocks.

    “Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes.”

  2. The anus.

verb

  1. To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.

interjection

  1. An expression of annoyance.

Synonyms

arseassbacksidebehindbottombuttfannyheinie

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Words that rhyme with bum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplumdumb

Related words

bunsbuttkeisterarsepukechintzystinkerpunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bum"?▾

"Bum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bum" is /bʌm/.

What does "bum" mean?▾

Bum: The buttocks.

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