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