How to pronounce fame
Say it like FAYM. Fame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fame
American and British speakers say fame in essentially the same way: /feɪm/ in the US and /feɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYM.
What does fame mean?
- the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
- favorable public reputation
Where does fame come from?
Displaced native Old English hlīsa.
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Words that rhyme with fame
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Questions about saying fame
How do you pronounce fame?
Say FAYM. The American pronunciation is /feɪm/. In British English it is /feɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fame?
Fame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say fame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪm/ and the British form is /feɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.