How to pronounce psalm
Say it like SAHM. Psalm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Both the p and the l are silent. It sounds like 'sahm'.
Psalm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of psalm
American and British speakers say psalm in essentially the same way: /sɑm/ in the US and /sɑːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAHM.
What does psalm mean?
- A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
- One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
- To extol in psalms; to make music; to sing
Words that rhyme with psalm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psalm.
Words that sound like psalm
Questions about saying psalm
How do you pronounce psalm?
Say SAHM. The American pronunciation is /sɑm/. In British English it is /sɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psalm?
Psalm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say psalm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɑm/ and the British form is /sɑːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as psalm?
Psalm sounds the same as som in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.