75+ Words that rhyme with um

Um is a 1-syllable word with 75 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bum, cum, chum. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "um" in lyrics

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

  • "They slept in when I crept in but now they're up and at 'um"
    The 49ers — Champagne
  • "Aye Hutch man uh, they just leavin yo mama's house, um"
    Above the Law — Black Superman
  • "I don't know what they got, but um"
    Above the Law — Black Superman

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
crumb
a very small quantity of something; "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans
cum
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with um?
Words that rhyme with um include: bum, cum, chum, come, crumb, gum, hum, mum, rum, sum, and 65 more.
How many syllables does um have?
Um has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with um?
There are 75 words that rhyme with um: 75 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for um in a song?
The strongest rhymes for um in songwriting are bum, cum, chum. 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 um?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with um include bum, cum, chum, come, crumb. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bum, cum; 1-syllable: become, alum. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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