How to pronounce rima
Say it like REE-muh. Rima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rima
American and British speakers say rima in essentially the same way: /ˈrimə/ in the US and /ˈriːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-muh.
What does rima mean?
- A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
- A crack or fissure on a lunar or planetary surface; a rille.
- An Icelandic epic poem written with rhyme, alliteration, and certain metres.
Where does rima come from?
Borrowing from Latin rīma (“a cleft, crack, fissure, chink”).
Words that rhyme with rima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rima.
Questions about saying rima
How do you pronounce rima?
Say REE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrimə/. In British English it is /ˈriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rima?
Rima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say rima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrimə/ and the British form is /ˈriːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.