How to Pronounce Scrum

To pronounce "scrum", say SCRUM — one syllable, IPA /skɹʌm/. 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

/skɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrum”

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

What does scrum mean?

noun

  1. A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people.

    “A scrum developed around the bar when free beer was announced.”

  2. Specifically used in the Canadian media to describe a tightly-packed group of reporters surrounding a member of the Canadian House of Commons while in the Parliament Buildings.

    “A scrum formed around Scott Brison shortly after he announced his candidacy for the federal Liberal leadership.”

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Words that rhyme with scrum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

scrumdownscrambscrummagerscrumbasescrapscrumblejumblescruffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrum"?▾

"Scrum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scrum" is /skɹʌm/.

What does "scrum" mean?▾

Scrum: A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people.

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