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