How to pronounce ram
Say it like RAM. Ram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ram
American and British speakers say ram in essentially the same way: /ræm/ in the US and /ræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM.
What does ram mean?
- strike or drive against with a heavy impact“ram the gate with a sledgehammer”“pound on the door”
- force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically“She rammed her mind into focus”“He drives me mad”
- undergo damage or destruction on impact“the plane crashed into the ocean”“The car crashed into the lamp post”
- the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
- the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
Where does ram come from?
From Middle English ram, rom, ramme, from Old English ramm (“ram”), from Proto-Germanic *rammaz (“ram”), possibly from *rammaz (“strong”).
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Words that rhyme with ram
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Questions about saying ram
How do you pronounce ram?
Say RAM. The American pronunciation is /ræm/. In British English it is /ræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ram?
Ram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAM.
Do Americans and Brits say ram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræm/ and the British form is /ræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.