How to pronounce chum
Say it like CHUHM. Chum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chum
American and British speakers say chum in essentially the same way: /tʃʌm/ in the US and /tʃʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHM.
What does chum mean?
- A friend; a pal.
- A roommate, especially in a college or university.
- A mixture of (frequently rancid) fish parts and blood, dumped into the water as groundbait to attract predator fish, such as sharks.
- To share rooms with someone; to live together.
- To lodge (somebody) with another person or people.
- To make friends; to socialize.
Where does chum come from?
1675–85; of uncertain origin, possibly from cham, shortening of chambermate, or from comrade.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chum
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Questions about saying chum
How do you pronounce chum?
Say CHUHM. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌm/. In British English it is /tʃʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chum?
Chum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say chum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌm/ and the British form is /tʃʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.