How to Pronounce Thrum

To pronounce "thrum", say THRUM — one syllable, IPA /θɹʌm/. 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

/θɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrum”

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

What does thrum mean?

noun

  1. A thrumming sound; a hum or vibration.
  2. A spicy taste; a tang.

verb

  1. To cause a steady rhythmic vibration, usually by plucking.

    “She watched as he thrummed the guitar strings absently.”

  2. To make a monotonous drumming noise.

    “to thrum on a table”

Words that rhyme with thrum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplumdumb

Related words

humbeatstrumdrumfringethrumbthrumphumming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrum"?▾

"Thrum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrum" is /θɹʌm/.

What does "thrum" mean?▾

Thrum: A thrumming sound; a hum or vibration.

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