How to Pronounce Lum

To pronounce "lum", say LUM — one syllable, IPA /lʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/lʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lum”

"lum" 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: lumb, lumm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lum mean?

noun

  1. A chimney.
  2. A ventilating chimney over the shaft of a mine.

Words that rhyme with lum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lum"?▾

"Lum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lum" is /lʌm/.

What does "lum" mean?▾

Lum: A chimney.

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