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