How to Pronounce Phlegm

To pronounce "phlegm", say PHLEGM — one syllable, IPA /flɛm/. 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

/flɛm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phlegm”

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

What does phlegm mean?

noun

  1. One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus.
  2. Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.

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Words that rhyme with phlegm

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mayhemcondemnstemdiademgemfemmeclemremlemchemdjembegemme

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phlegm"?▾

"Phlegm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "phlegm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phlegm" is /flɛm/.

What does "phlegm" mean?▾

Phlegm: One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus.

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