How to Pronounce Presumed

To pronounce "presumed", say PRES-um-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

PRES-um-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “presumed”

"presumed" has 3 syllables: pres-um-ed. It rhymes with doomed and assumed, if that helps it stick.

What does presumed mean?

verb

  1. With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

    “I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job.”

  2. To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

    “Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.”

adjective

  1. Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.

Words that rhyme with presumed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

doomedassumedconsumedgroomedloomedentombedfumedbloomedexhumedperfumedplumedgloomed

Related words

plausibleprobablelikelypresumptivepresumptionputativehypotheticalsupposedly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presumed"?▾

"Presumed" has 3 syllables: pres · um · ed.

What does "presumed" mean?▾

Presumed: With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

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