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