How to Pronounce Comes

To pronounce "comes", say COM-es — 2 syllables, IPA /kʌmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kʌmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comes”

"comes" has 2 syllables: com-es. It rhymes with slums and chums, if that helps it stick.

What does comes mean?

verb

  1. To move from further away to nearer to.

    “She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]”

  2. To arrive.

Antonyms

departexitfleegoleaveretreat

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Words that rhyme with comes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slumschumsoutcomessuccumbscrumbsmumsplumsthumbsrumsovercomesgumsdrums

Related words

arriveoccurgetfollowamountderivefare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comes"?▾

"Comes" has 2 syllables: com · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "comes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comes" is /kʌmz/.

What does "comes" mean?▾

Comes: To move from further away to nearer to.

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