How to Pronounce "rum"
word
/ˈɹəm/
ruhm
/ɹˈʌm/
ruhm
Definition
A strong alcoholic drink made from sugar cane or its by-products, especially common in the Caribbean. It can be drunk straight or used in cocktails and cooking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹəm/
British English
/ɹˈʌm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruhm
UK
ruhm
Listen in Context
He poured some rum into the glass.
This cake has rum in it.
They bought a bottle of rum for the party.
I usually make this drink with dark rum.