How to Pronounce Chum

To pronounce "chum", say CHUM — one syllable, IPA /tʃʌm/. 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

/tʃʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chum”

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

What does chum mean?

noun

  1. A friend; a pal.

    “I ran into an old chum from school the other day.”

  2. A roommate, especially in a college or university.

verb

  1. To share rooms with someone; to live together.
  2. To lodge (somebody) with another person or people.

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Words that rhyme with chum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

buddycronybrothersidekickpalfriendfellacomrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chum"?▾

"Chum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chum" is /tʃʌm/.

What does "chum" mean?▾

Chum: A friend; a pal.

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