How to pronounce lum
Say it like LUHM. Lum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lum
American and British speakers say lum in essentially the same way: /lʌm/ in the US and /lʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM.
What does lum mean?
- A chimney; also, the top part of a chimney.
- A ventilating chimney over the shaft of a mine.
Where does lum come from?
Borrowed from Scots lum, Early Scots lumb; further etymology uncertain, but probably from Cumbric *lümon, related to Welsh llumon (“chimney”) (obsolete), from Proto-Celtic *loimono.
Words that rhyme with lum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lum.
Questions about saying lum
How do you pronounce lum?
Say LUHM. The American pronunciation is /lʌm/. In British English it is /lʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lum?
Lum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say lum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌm/ and the British form is /lʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.