How to pronounce rheme
Say it like REEM. Rheme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheme 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 rheme
American and British speakers say rheme in essentially the same way: /rim/ in the US and /riːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEM.
What does rheme mean?
- The part of a sentence that provides new information regarding the current theme.
- Synonym of sumisign.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rheme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rheme.
Questions about saying rheme
How do you pronounce rheme?
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 rheme?
Rheme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEM.
Do Americans and Brits say rheme 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.