How to Pronounce Strum

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “strum”

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

What does strum mean?

noun

  1. The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.
  2. The act of strumming.

verb

  1. To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) using various strings simultaneously.

Words that rhyme with strum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

thrumpluckpickstrickledrumminstrelviolinplunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strum"?▾

"Strum" has one syllable.

What does "strum" mean?▾

Strum: The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.

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