How to Pronounce Plumb

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/plʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plumb”

"plumb" 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: plum — easy to mix up when writing.

What does plumb mean?

noun

  1. A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
  2. A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.

verb

  1. To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.
  2. To attach to a water supply and drain.

adjective

  1. Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
  2. Describing an LBW where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of his wicket and should be given out.

Synonyms

plumb bobplumb lineplummetperpendicular

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Words that rhyme with plumb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomenumbcomeplumdumb

Related words

plummetverticalperpendicularplumcleanbobcompletelyreally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plumb"?▾

"Plumb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plumb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plumb" is /plʌm/.

What does "plumb" mean?▾

Plumb: A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

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