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