How to Pronounce Gum

To pronounce "gum", say GUM — one syllable, IPA /ɡʌm/. 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

/ɡʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gum”

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

Sounds exactly like: gumm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gum mean?

noun

  1. (often in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

verb

  1. To chew, especially of a toothless person or animal.
  2. To deepen and enlarge the spaces between the teeth of (a worn saw), as with a gummer.

Synonyms

gingiva

Words that rhyme with gum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

gingivamucilagegluemumblegumwoodxanthanchewingchewer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gum"?▾

"Gum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gum" is /ɡʌm/.

What does "gum" mean?▾

Gum: (often in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

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