How to Pronounce Chums

To pronounce "chums", say CHUMS — one syllable, IPA /tʃʌmz/. 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

/tʃʌmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chums”

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

What does chums 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.

verb

  1. To cast chum into the water to attract fish.

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Words that rhyme with chums

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comesslumsoutcomessuccumbscrumbsmumsplumsthumbsrumsovercomesgumsdrums

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chums"?▾

"Chums" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chums"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chums" is /tʃʌmz/.

What does "chums" mean?▾

Chums: A friend; a pal.

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