How to Pronounce Rheum

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

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/ɹuːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rheum”

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

What does rheum mean?

noun

  1. Watery or thin discharge of serum or mucus, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
  2. Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.

Words that rhyme with rheum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

rhubarbarthrhinorhearheumidesrheumatalgiablennorrheaotorrhoea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rheum"?▾

"Rheum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rheum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rheum" is /ɹuːm/.

What does "rheum" mean?▾

Rheum: Watery or thin discharge of serum or mucus, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.

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