How to Pronounce Glum

To pronounce "glum", say GLUM — one syllable, IPA /ɡlʌm/. 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

/ɡlʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glum”

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

What does glum mean?

adjective

  1. Despondent; moody; sullen

Words that rhyme with glum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplumdumb

Related words

morosesaturninelong-facedsullengloomydejecteddourmoody

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glum"?▾

"Glum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glum" is /ɡlʌm/.

What does "glum" mean?▾

Glum: Despondent; moody; sullen

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