How to pronounce reim
Say it like REEM. Reim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reim
American and British speakers say reim in essentially the same way: /rim/ in the US and /riːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEM.
What does reim mean?
- A strip of oxhide, deprived of hair and made pliable, used for twisting into ropes, etc.
Where does reim come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans riem.
Words that rhyme with reim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reim.
Questions about saying reim
How do you pronounce reim?
Say REEM. The American pronunciation is /rim/. In British English it is /riːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reim?
Reim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEM.
Do Americans and Brits say reim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rim/ and the British form is /riːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.