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