How to Pronounce Drum

To pronounce "drum", say DRUM — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɹʌm/. 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

/ˈdɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “drum”

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

Sounds exactly like: drumm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does drum mean?

noun

  1. A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.
  2. Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.

    “Replace the drum unit of your printer.”

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Words that rhyme with drum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

membranophonetympanswotthrumcrambeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drum"?▾

"Drum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drum" is /ˈdɹʌm/.

What does "drum" mean?▾

Drum: A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.

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