How to pronounce pm
Say it like PEE-em. Pm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- em
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pm
American and British speakers say pm in essentially the same way: /ˈpiˌɛm/ in the US and /ˈpiːˌɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-em.
What does pm mean?
- Alternative form of p.m..
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying pm
How do you pronounce pm?
Say PEE-em. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌɛm/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pm?
Pm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · em.
Do Americans and Brits say pm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiˌɛm/ and the British form is /ˈpiːˌɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.