How to Pronounce Plums

To pronounce "plums", say PLUMS — one syllable, IPA /plʌmz/. 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

/plʌmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plums”

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

What does plums mean?

noun

  1. The fruit and its tree.
  2. Extended senses.

Synonyms

umeplum treeplumtree

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Words that rhyme with plums

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comesslumschumsoutcomessuccumbscrumbsmumsthumbsrumsovercomesgumsdrums

Related words

plumbcleandamsonsgreengageleeprunesumeboshipeaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plums"?▾

"Plums" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plums"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plums" is /plʌmz/.

What does "plums" mean?▾

Plums: The fruit and its tree.

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