gum
nounHow many syllables in gum?
There is 1 syllable in the word gum.Divide gum into syllables:
gum
How to pronounce gum:
Definition of gum:
- gum (noun):
- a substance used for sticking things together
- the alveolar portion of a jaw with its enveloping soft tissues
- the tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws
- the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.
Synonyms for gum:
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