How to Pronounce Glume

To pronounce "glume", say GLUM-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLUM-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “glume”

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

What does glume mean?

noun

  1. A basal, membranous, outer sterile husk or bract in the flowers of grasses (Poaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae).

Words that rhyme with glume

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

glumellaliguleglomelemmaglochidiumculmvelumsquama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glume"?▾

"Glume" has 2 syllables: glum · e.

What does "glume" mean?▾

Glume: A basal, membranous, outer sterile husk or bract in the flowers of grasses (Poaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae).

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