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