How to Pronounce Rum

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

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Letters

/ɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rum”

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

What does rum mean?

noun

  1. A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

    “The Royal Navy used to issue a rum ration to sailors.”

  2. A serving of rum.

    “Jake tossed down three rums.”

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Words that rhyme with rum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rum"?▾

"Rum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rum"?▾

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

What does "rum" mean?▾

Rum: A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

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