To pronounce "ames", say AM-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ames
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AM-es
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"ames" has 2 syllables: am-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: aims — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Ames" has 2 syllables: am · es.
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