How to pronounce chums
Say it like CHUHMZ. Chums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chums
American and British speakers say chums in essentially the same way: /tʃʌmz/ in the US and /tʃʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHMZ.
What does chums mean?
- plural of chum How to pronounce chum
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chum How to pronounce chum
Questions about saying chums
How do you pronounce chums?
Say CHUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌmz/. In British English it is /tʃʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chums?
Chums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say chums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌmz/ and the British form is /tʃʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.