How to pronounce dum
Say it like DUHM. Dum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dum
American and British speakers say dum in essentially the same way: /dʌm/ in the US and /dʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHM.
What does dum mean?
- cooked with steam
- Syllable used when humming a tune.
- Pronunciation spelling of damn.
Words that rhyme with dum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dum.
Words that sound like dum
Questions about saying dum
How do you pronounce dum?
Say DUHM. The American pronunciation is /dʌm/. In British English it is /dʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dum?
Dum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say dum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌm/ and the British form is /dʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dum?
Dum sounds the same as dumb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.