How to pronounce spume
Say it like SPYOOM. Spume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPYOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of spume
American and British speakers say spume in essentially the same way: /spjum/ in the US and /spjuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYOOM.
What does spume mean?
- Foam or froth of liquid, particularly that of seawater.
- To froth.
Where does spume come from?
From Middle English spume, from Old French espume, from Latin spūma.
Words that rhyme with spume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spume.
Questions about saying spume
How do you pronounce spume?
Say SPYOOM. The American pronunciation is /spjum/. In British English it is /spjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spume?
Spume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPYOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say spume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spjum/ and the British form is /spjuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.