How to pronounce cymes
Say it like SYMZ. Cymes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cymes
American and British speakers say cymes in essentially the same way: /saɪmz/ in the US and /saɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYMZ.
What does cymes mean?
- plural of cyme How to pronounce cyme
Words that rhyme with cymes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cymes.
Questions about saying cymes
How do you pronounce cymes?
Say SYMZ. The American pronunciation is /saɪmz/. In British English it is /saɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymes?
Cymes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cymes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪmz/ and the British form is /saɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.