How to Pronounce Fume

To pronounce "fume", say FUM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fjuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/fjuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fume”

"fume" has 2 syllables: fum-e. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does fume mean?

noun

  1. A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.

    “Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.”

  2. A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.

    “Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.”

verb

  1. To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
  2. To apply or offer incense to.

Words that rhyme with fume

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumetombgloomspumeresumesloom

Related words

fumigatesmokereeksmokingsmokedvapourvaporchafe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fume"?▾

"Fume" has 2 syllables: fum · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fume"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fume" is /fjuːm/.

What does "fume" mean?▾

Fume: A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.

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