How to pronounce sharm
Say it like SHARM. Sharm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHARM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sharm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAHM.
What does sharm mean?
- Self-harm.
- To self-harm.
Where does sharm come from?
Shortening of s(elf)-harm.
Words that rhyme with sharm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sharm.
Questions about saying sharm
How do you pronounce sharm?
Say SHARM. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑrm/. In British English it is /ʃɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharm?
Sharm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHARM.
Is sharm 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 /ʃɑːm/ (SHAHM).