How to pronounce num
Say it like NUHM. Num is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Num pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of num
American and British speakers say num in essentially the same way: /nʌm/ in the US and /nʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHM.
What does num mean?
- past participle of nim How to pronounce nim
- Used to denote eating, or enjoyment of eating.
Where does num come from?
Inflection of nim.
Words that rhyme with num
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of num.
Words that sound like num
Questions about saying num
How do you pronounce num?
Say NUHM. The American pronunciation is /nʌm/. In British English it is /nʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in num?
Num is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say num the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌm/ and the British form is /nʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as num?
Num sounds the same as numb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.