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50+ Words that rhyme with drum

Drum is a 1-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bum, chum, come. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of drum

noun
  1. a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
  2. the sound of a drum; "he could hear the drums before he heard the fifes"
  3. a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "drum" in lyrics

See how drum is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "We do a different dance but it's too the same drum"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man
  • "You're stung from my tongue as you run from the drum"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "cause trouble don't feed the bass drum"
    3rd Bass — No Static at All

What do these rhymes mean?

bum
of very poor quality; flimsy a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that
chum
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are
come
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract move toward, travel toward
cum
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
outcome
something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "drum" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bum, chum, come create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with drum?
Words that rhyme with drum include: bum, chum, come, cum, outcome, gum, hum, mum, sum, numb, and 40 more.
How many syllables does drum have?
Drum has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with drum?
There are 50 words that rhyme with drum: 50 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for drum in a song?
The strongest rhymes for drum in songwriting are bum, chum, come. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with drum?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with drum include bum, chum, come, cum, outcome. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bum, chum; 1-syllable: outcome, income. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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