How to Pronounce Drums

To pronounce "drums", say DRUMS — one syllable, IPA /dɹʌmz/. 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

/dɹʌmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “drums”

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

What does drums 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.”

noun

  1. A small hill or ridge of hills.

noun

  1. A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.
  2. A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.

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Words that rhyme with drums

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comesslumschumsoutcomessuccumbscrumbsmumsplumsthumbsrumsovercomesgums

Related words

membranophonetympanswotthrumcrambeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drums"?▾

"Drums" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drums"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drums" is /dɹʌmz/.

What does "drums" mean?▾

Drums: 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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