hum noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: hum (1) English Definition Make a low, steady continuous sound. Example Sentence She was humming a tune while working. US IPA /hʌm/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /hʌm/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms buzz drone murmur purr Antonyms silence quiet shriek Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link