How to pronounce rpm
Say it like AR-PEE-EM. Rpm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑrˈpiˈɛm/AR-PEE-EM
UK British/ˈɑːˈpiːˈɛm/AH-PEE-EM
- AR
- PEE
- EM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rpm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rpm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-PEE-EM.
What does rpm mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of RPM.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- revolutions per minute
- rev
Words that rhyme with rpm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rpm.
Questions about saying rpm
How do you pronounce rpm?
Say AR-PEE-EM. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˈpiˈɛm/. In British English it is /ˈɑːˈpiːˈɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rpm?
Rpm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · PEE · EM.
Is rpm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːˈpiːˈɛm/ (AH-PEE-EM).