How to pronounce aims
Say it like AYMZ. Aims is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aims pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aims
American and British speakers say aims in essentially the same way: /eɪmz/ in the US and /eɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYMZ.
What does aims mean?
- plural of aim How to pronounce aim
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aim How to pronounce aim
Questions about saying aims
How do you pronounce aims?
Say AYMZ. The American pronunciation is /eɪmz/. In British English it is /eɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aims?
Aims is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say aims the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪmz/ and the British form is /eɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.