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How to pronounce hum:

Definition of hum:

hum (verb):
sing with closed lips.
to make a low continuous vibrating sound
to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged

Synonyms for hum:

moanthrumrustlesighwhisperzoombuzzgasppurrdrone
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