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How to Pronounce Gollum

Gollum (Gollum)

Male · Fictional (Lord of the Rings) Fictional

Pronounced in: Lord of the Rings (Movie)

How to Pronounce Gollum

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Fictional (Lord of the Rings)-speaking regions.

Gollum means "Hobbit in Lord of the Rings"—a Fictional (Lord of the Rings) name with a rich history.

Gollum has 2 syllables: GAH-luhm.

Phonetic Spelling of Gollum

The phonetic spelling of Gollum is:

GAH-luhm
IPA
/gɑː.ləm/

Gollum Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Gollum below.

Origin and Meaning of Gollum

Gollum is a Fictional (Lord of the Rings) name meaning "Hobbit in Lord of the Rings". It originates from Fictional.

Common Mispronunciations of Gollum

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Fictional (Lord of the Rings) pronunciation emphasizes GAH-luhm
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Gollum should be pronounced with its original Fictional (Lord of the Rings) phonetics

Famous People with this Name

  • Andy Serkis

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Gollum?
Gollum is pronounced GAH-luhm.
What is the correct pronunciation of Gollum?
The correct pronunciation of Gollum is GAH-luhm. (IPA: /gɑː.ləm/)
Is Gollum a Fictional (Lord of the Rings) name?
Yes, Gollum is a Fictional (Lord of the Rings) name meaning "Hobbit in Lord of the Rings".
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