How to Pronounce Loom

To pronounce "loom", say LOOM — one syllable, IPA /luːm/. 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

/luːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “loom”

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

What does loom mean?

noun

  1. A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.
  2. A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

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Words that rhyme with loom

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plumepresumeexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresumesloom

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loom"?▾

"Loom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "loom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loom" is /luːm/.

What does "loom" mean?▾

Loom: A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.

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