How to pronounce rime
Say it like RYME. Rime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rime
American and British speakers say rime in essentially the same way: /raɪm/ in the US and /raɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYME.
What does rime mean?
- Archaic in the form rimes: originally, any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; hoar frost (sense 1).
- A film or slimy coating.
- White hair as an indication of old age.
- The second part of a syllable, from the vowel on (as opposed to the onset).
- To cover (something) with rime (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1 or etymology 1, noun sense 3.1) or (loosely) hoar frost.
- To cover (something) with a thin coating or film; to coat.
- Sometimes followed by up: of a thing: to become covered with rime or (loosely) hoar frost.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rime.
Words that sound like rime
Questions about saying rime
How do you pronounce rime?
Say RYME. The American pronunciation is /raɪm/. In British English it is /raɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rime?
Rime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYME.
Do Americans and Brits say rime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raɪm/ and the British form is /raɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rime?
Rime sounds the same as rhyme in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.