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How to Pronounce Gollum

Gollum / GAH-luhm /

The name Gollum is a Male name of Fictional (Lord of the Rings) origin meaning "Hobbit in Lord of the Rings". It is pronounced GAH-luhm.

Fictional (Lord of the Rings) Male 2 syllables Fictional

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

Pronounced in: Lord of the Rings (Movie)

Language Fictional (Lord of the Rings)
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic GAH-luhm
IPA /gɑː.ləm/

Say it as GAH-luhm. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Fictional (Lord of the Rings) phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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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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