Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brum

/bɹʌm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: brum
IPA: /bɹʌm/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Nickname for Birmingham: a major city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England.

British usage; Informal

intj

Alternative form of brrm.

Etymology

Clipping of Brummagem.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /bɹʌm/

Usage

British usage
Informal

Derived Forms

Brummie

Rhymes With

from some come become dumb mum sum um drum cum thumb gum

Questions

How do you pronounce brum?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɹʌm/.
What does brum mean?: Nickname for Birmingham: a major city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England.
Where does brum come from?: Clipping of Brummagem.

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