How to Pronounce Bummed

To pronounce "bummed", say BUMM-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bʌmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bʌmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bummed”

"bummed" has 2 syllables: bumm-ed. It rhymes with thrummed and plumbed, if that helps it stick.

What does bummed mean?

verb

  1. To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.

verb

  1. To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.

    “Can I bum a cigarette off you?”

  2. To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.

    “I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner.”

verb

  1. To depress; to make unhappy.

Synonyms

cadge

Words that rhyme with bummed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrummedplumbedsuccumbedhummedthumbedgummeddrummednumbedstrummedsummedchummedscummed

Related words

dishearteneddepresseddisillusioneddisgusteddisappointingdisappointeddistraughtsad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bummed"?▾

"Bummed" has 2 syllables: bumm · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bummed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bummed" is /bʌmd/.

What does "bummed" mean?▾

Bummed: To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.

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