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