How many syllables in gum?

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gum

Syllables: gum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /ɡʌm/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with gum

How do you divide gum into syllables?

gum divides as gum. gum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in gum?

Gum has 1 syllable (gum).

Which syllable is stressed in gum?

The stressed syllable in gum is gum. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce gum?

/ɡʌm/ in American English.