How to pronounce strum
Say it like STRUHM. Strum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of strum
American and British speakers say strum in essentially the same way: /strʌm/ in the US and /strʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRUHM.
What does strum mean?
- To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
- The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.“hear the strum of a guitar”
- The act of strumming.“give the banjo a little strum”
Where does strum come from?
Variant of thrum.
Words that rhyme with strum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strum.
Questions about saying strum
How do you pronounce strum?
Say STRUHM. The American pronunciation is /strʌm/. In British English it is /strʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strum?
Strum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say strum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strʌm/ and the British form is /strʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.