How to Pronounce Thrumming

To pronounce "thrumming", say THRUMM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

THRUMM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrumming”

"thrumming" has 2 syllables: thrumm-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does thrumming mean?

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”

verb

  1. To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.
  2. To insert short pieces of rope-yarn or spun yarn in.

    “to thrum a piece of canvas, or a mat, thus making a rough or tufted surface”

noun

  1. The sound or action of something that thrums.

Words that rhyme with thrumming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimminglimningdrummingincoming

Related words

thrumbthrumpthuddingthumpingthrobkerthumpthumptwanging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrumming"?▾

"Thrumming" has 2 syllables: thrumm · ing.

What does "thrumming" mean?▾

Thrumming: To cause a steady rhythmic vibration, usually by plucking.

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