To pronounce "bam", say BAM — one syllable, IPA /bæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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IPA
"bam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bahm — easy to mix up when writing.
interjection
“The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death.”
“She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together.”
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"Bam" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "bam" is /bæm/.
Bam: Representing a loud noise or heavy impact.
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