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