How to pronounce rhythms
Say it like RITH-umz. Rhythms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RITH).
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- RITH
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhythms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhythms
American and British speakers say rhythms in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪðəmz/ in the US and /ˈrɪðəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RITH-umz.
What does rhythms mean?
- plural of rhythm How to pronounce rhythm
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rhythm How to pronounce rhythm
Questions about saying rhythms
How do you pronounce rhythms?
Say RITH-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪðəmz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪðəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhythms?
Rhythms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RITH). Broken into parts: RITH · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say rhythms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪðəmz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪðəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.