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mum

Syllables: mum 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: /mʌm/ 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 mum

How do you divide mum into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in mum?

Mum has 1 syllable (mum).

Which syllable is stressed in mum?

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

How do you pronounce mum?

/mʌm/ in American English.