How to Pronounce Calms

To pronounce "calms", say CALMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CALMS

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💡 Tip for remembering “calms”

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

Sounds exactly like: coms — easy to mix up when writing.

What does calms mean?

noun

  1. (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
  2. (in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.

verb

  1. To make calm.

    “to calm a crying baby”

  2. To become calm.

Synonyms

allayappeasecalm downcool offeasepacifyquietensoothe

Antonyms

agitateexcite

Words that rhyme with calms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

qualmstomsbombsdiatomsmomsbalmspogromscomsfirebombswhamsshawmsdahms

Related words

sedatepeacefulsereneplacidtranquilequanimitycomposurequieten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calms"?▾

"Calms" has one syllable.

What does "calms" mean?▾

Calms: (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

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