How to Pronounce Aim

To pronounce "aim", say AIM — one syllable, IPA /eɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/eɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aim”

"aim" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aime, ame — easy to mix up when writing.

What does aim mean?

noun

  1. The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

    “Take time with the aim of your gun.”

  2. The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

verb

  1. To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

    “He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.”

  2. To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

    “to aim at a pass”

Synonyms

aspirationdesignendettleintentionmintobjectpurpose

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Words that rhyme with aim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

targetplacebearingtraintakegetdesignheading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aim"?▾

"Aim" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "aim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aim" is /eɪm/.

What does "aim" mean?▾

Aim: The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

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