How to pronounce tames
Say it like TAYMZ. Tames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tames pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tames
American and British speakers say tames in essentially the same way: /teɪmz/ in the US and /teɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYMZ.
What does tames mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tame How to pronounce tame
Questions about saying tames
How do you pronounce tames?
Say TAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /teɪmz/. In British English it is /teɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tames?
Tames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /teɪmz/ and the British form is /teɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.