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