How to pronounce reams
Say it like REEMZ. Reams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reams pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reams
American and British speakers say reams in essentially the same way: /rimz/ in the US and /riːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEMZ.
What does reams mean?
- plural of ream How to pronounce ream
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ream How to pronounce ream
Questions about saying reams
How do you pronounce reams?
Say REEMZ. The American pronunciation is /rimz/. In British English it is /riːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reams?
Reams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rimz/ and the British form is /riːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.