How to Pronounce Oakum

To pronounce "oakum", say OAK-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊkəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊkəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oakum”

"oakum" has 2 syllables: oak-um. It rhymes with hokum, if that helps it stick.

What does oakum mean?

noun

  1. A material, consisting of tarred fibres, used to caulk or pack joints in plumbing, masonry, and wooden shipbuilding.
  2. The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in hackling.

Synonyms

hardstow

Words that rhyme with oakum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hokum

Related words

pickingpickershackleflaxcombhecklingstrickhardshickory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oakum"?▾

"Oakum" has 2 syllables: oak · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "oakum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oakum" is /ˈəʊkəm/.

What does "oakum" mean?▾

Oakum: A material, consisting of tarred fibres, used to caulk or pack joints in plumbing, masonry, and wooden shipbuilding.

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