Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gumline

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.17 in modern English

Syllables: gum-line
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The line along the top of the gums, where they meet the surface of the teeth

Example Sentences

"Leaving plaque along the gumline leaves gums swollen and inflamed and apt to bleed."

Etymology

From gum + line.

Inflected Forms

gumlines (plural)

Questions

What does gumline mean?: The line along the top of the gums, where they meet the surface of the teeth
Where does gumline come from?: From gum + line.

How to pronounce gumline

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “gumline”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “gumline”.
Repeat and practice — Say “gumline” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.