How to Pronounce Tomb

To pronounce "tomb", say TOMB — one syllable, IPA /tuːm/. 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

/tuːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tomb”

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

What does tomb mean?

noun

  1. A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.
  2. A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited; a grave.

verb

  1. To bury.

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Words that rhyme with tomb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumegloomspumeresumesloom

Related words

graveheadstonegravestonemausoleumtombstonecemeterygravesitegraveyard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tomb"?▾

"Tomb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tomb" is /tuːm/.

What does "tomb" mean?▾

Tomb: A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

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