How to pronounce hymn
Say it like HIM. Hymn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The n is silent, so hymn sounds exactly like him.
Hymn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hymn
American and British speakers say hymn in essentially the same way: /hɪm/ in the US and /hɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIM.
What does hymn mean?
- a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
- sing a hymn
- praise by singing a hymn“They hymned their love of God”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hymn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hymn.
Words that sound like hymn
Questions about saying hymn
How do you pronounce hymn?
Say HIM. The American pronunciation is /hɪm/. In British English it is /hɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymn?
Hymn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HIM.
Do Americans and Brits say hymn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪm/ and the British form is /hɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hymn?
Hymn sounds the same as him in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.