How to pronounce hams
Say it like HAMZ. Hams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hams pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hams
American and British speakers say hams in essentially the same way: /hæmz/ in the US and /hæmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAMZ.
What does hams mean?
- plural of ham How to pronounce ham
- The hamstring muscles; the biceps femoris
Questions about saying hams
How do you pronounce hams?
Say HAMZ. The American pronunciation is /hæmz/. In British English it is /hæmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hams?
Hams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hæmz/ and the British form is /hæmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.