How to pronounce charm
Say it like CHARM. Charm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHARM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of charm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAHM.
What does charm mean?
- attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates“his smile was part of his appeal to her”
- a verbal formula believed to have magical force“he whispered a spell as he moved his hands”“inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese”
- something believed to bring good luck
- attract; cause to be enamored“She captured all the men's hearts”
- control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
- protect through supernatural powers or charms
Where does charm come from?
From Middle English charme, from Old French charme (“chant, magic spell”), from Latin carmen (“song, incantation”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with charm
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Questions about saying charm
How do you pronounce charm?
Say CHARM. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑrm/. In British English it is /tʃɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charm?
Charm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHARM.
Is charm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tʃɑːm/ (CHAHM).