How to pronounce alms
Say it like AHMZ. Alms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alms
American and British speakers say alms in essentially the same way: /ɑmz/ in the US and /ɑːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AHMZ.
What does alms mean?
- Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.“She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms, in an era when $10 was serious money.”
Questions about saying alms
How do you pronounce alms?
Say AHMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɑmz/. In British English it is /ɑːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alms?
Alms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say alms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑmz/ and the British form is /ɑːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.