How many syllables in scum?

There is 1 syllable in the word scum.

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Definition of scum:

scum (noun):: worthless people.; a person or people regarded as worthless or criminal; extraneous matter or impurities risen to or formed on the surface of a liquid often as a foul filmy covering compare pond scum sense 2

Synonyms for scum:

rubbish populace people trash public mob proletariat unwashed masses rout

Antonyms for scum:

possessions purity cleanliness

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