Eardrum

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The thin membrane within the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting them to the inner ear.

“The loud explosion was so close that it nearly perforated his eardrum.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ear·drum

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Synonyms

tympanummyringa

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Wordle

Combines EAR and DRUM with no repeated letters, ends in the strong consonant cluster -UM

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Scores 10 points with M worth 3 and D worth 2, a reliable anatomy compound

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