How to pronounce rimes
Say it like RYMZ. Rimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rimes 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 rimes
American and British speakers say rimes in essentially the same way: /raɪmz/ in the US and /raɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYMZ.
What does rimes mean?
- plural of rime How to pronounce rime
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rime How to pronounce rime
Words that rhyme with rimes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rimes.
Questions about saying rimes
How do you pronounce rimes?
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 rimes?
Rimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rimes 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.