English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bloom Pronunciation
Bloom is pronounced BLOOM, IPA /ˈblum/.
BLOOM
US /ˈblum/ · UK /ˈbluːm/
Syllables: BLOOM (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A flower, or the act of coming into flower.
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Bloom in a Sentence
- The roses are in full bloom.
- A single bloom had opened overnight.
- The orchard will bloom in April.
Common Mispronunciations of Bloom
Not BLOO-uhm
One beat, with the m closing straight onto the oo and no second vowel between them.
Not BLUUM
Give the vowel its full length, the oo of moon rather than the shorter one of book.
Tip: A bloom is usually the flower itself and a blossom the flower of a fruit tree, which is why orchards blossom and borders bloom.
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