How to pronounce rame
Say it like RAYM. Rame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- RAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rame
American and British speakers say rame in essentially the same way: /reɪm/ in the US and /reɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYM.
What does rame mean?
- A remark or complaint repeated incessantly.
- To complain or cry incessantly.
- To talk nonsensically.
- A stalk or branch, especially when dried.
- A framework or skeleton.
- The bones of the body; skeleton.
Where does rame come from?
From Northern Middle English ramen (“to cry out, scream”), from Old English *hrāmian, from Proto-West Germanic *hraimōn, from Proto-Germanic *hraimōną (“to scream”), *hraimaz (“a scream”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kerey- (“to scream, screech”).
Words that rhyme with rame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rame.
Questions about saying rame
How do you pronounce rame?
Say RAYM. The American pronunciation is /reɪm/. In British English it is /reɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rame?
Rame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say rame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪm/ and the British form is /reɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.