How to Pronounce Num

To pronounce "num", say NUM — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does num mean?

noun

  1. An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

    “Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.”

  2. A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

    “The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.”

noun

  1. A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
  2. A word representing a number.

Synonyms

numeralrimescalarnumber

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Related words

numbercontrnamepostpositionnbrnumbersnot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "num"?▾

"Num" has one syllable.

What does "num" mean?▾

Num: An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

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