How to Pronounce Dame

To pronounce "dame", say DAM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /deɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/deɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dame”

"dame" has 2 syllables: dam-e. It rhymes with proclaim and frame, if that helps it stick.

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

What does dame mean?

noun

  1. Usually capitalized as Dame: a title equivalent to Sir for a female knight.

    “Dame Edith Sitwell”

  2. A matron at a school, especially Eton College.

Words that rhyme with dame

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegameclaim

Related words

gentlewomanladymadammadamewenchdollskirtchick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dame"?▾

"Dame" has 2 syllables: dam · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dame"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dame" is /deɪm/.

What does "dame" mean?▾

Dame: Usually capitalized as Dame: a title equivalent to Sir for a female knight.

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