How to Pronounce Rhumb

To pronounce "rhumb", say RHUMB — one syllable, IPA /ɹʌm/. 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

/ɹʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rhumb”

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

What does rhumb mean?

noun

  1. A line which crosses successive meridians at a constant angle
  2. One of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

Synonyms

loxodromerhumb line

Words that rhyme with rhumb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

loxodromemeridianhemimeridiansemimeridianquadrantisoecho

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rhumb"?▾

"Rhumb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rhumb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rhumb" is /ɹʌm/.

What does "rhumb" mean?▾

Rhumb: A line which crosses successive meridians at a constant angle

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