How to Pronounce Gloom

To pronounce "gloom", say GLOOM — one syllable, IPA /ɡlum/. 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

/ɡlum/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gloom”

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

What does gloom mean?

noun

  1. Darkness, dimness or obscurity.

    “the gloom of a forest, or of midnight”

  2. A melancholic, depressing or despondent atmosphere.

verb

  1. To be dark or gloomy.
  2. To look or feel sad, sullen or despondent.

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Words that rhyme with gloom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombspumeresumesloom

Related words

sombrenessgloominesssombernessglumnesssombreobscuritydarknessmurk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gloom"?▾

"Gloom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gloom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gloom" is /ɡlum/.

What does "gloom" mean?▾

Gloom: Darkness, dimness or obscurity.

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