58+ Words that rhyme with mum

Mum is a 1-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are crumb, drum, glum. 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 mum

adjective
  1. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; "the witness remained silent"
noun
  1. of China
  2. informal terms for a mother

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "mum" in lyrics

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

  • "Don't act like you don't know where I've been either mum"
    50 Pence — In Da Pub
  • "In the pub all the time mum"
    50 Pence — In Da Pub
  • "It's about to pop off mum"
    50 Pence — In Da Pub

What do these rhymes mean?

crumb
a very small quantity of something; "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans
drum
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end the
glum
moody and melancholic showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the proverbially dour New England Puritan
plum
exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle" completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment
scum
worthless people a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid remove the scum from

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with mum?
Words that rhyme with mum include: crumb, drum, glum, plum, scum, slum, plumb, strum, become, bum, and 48 more.
How many syllables does mum have?
Mum has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with mum?
There are 58 words that rhyme with mum: 58 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mum in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mum in songwriting are crumb, drum, glum. 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 mum?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mum include crumb, drum, glum, plum, scum. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: crumb, drum; 1-syllable: become, alum. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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