How to Pronounce Scrums

To pronounce "scrums", say SCRUMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCRUMS

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrums”

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

What does scrums 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.”

Words that rhyme with scrums

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comesslumschumsoutcomessuccumbscrumbsmumsplumsthumbsrumsovercomesgums

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrums"?▾

"Scrums" has one syllable.

What does "scrums" mean?▾

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

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