How to pronounce rheum
Say it like ROOM. Rheum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rheum
American and British speakers say rheum in essentially the same way: /rum/ in the US and /ruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOM.
What does rheum mean?
- Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
- Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.
- Tears.
Words that rhyme with rheum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rheum.
Words that sound like rheum
Questions about saying rheum
How do you pronounce rheum?
Say ROOM. The American pronunciation is /rum/. In British English it is /ruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheum?
Rheum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROOM.
Do Americans and Brits say rheum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rum/ and the British form is /ruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rheum?
Rheum sounds the same as room in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.