How to Pronounce "gum"
word
/ˈɡəm/
guhm
/ɡˈʌm/
guhm
Definition
Gum can mean a soft sweet that you chew without swallowing, the pink flesh around your teeth, or a sticky natural or artificial substance used in products and adhesives. The meaning depends on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡəm/
British English
/ɡˈʌm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
guhm
UK
guhm
Listen in Context
I bought some gum at the store.
My gums bleed when I brush my teeth.
This tree makes a sticky gum.
Do you have any gum? My breath is terrible after lunch.