How to Pronounce Dames

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/deɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dames”

"dames" has 2 syllables: dam-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

What does dames 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 dames

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimsaimsproclaimsjamesclaimsflameshamesnamesblamesframeslamesshames

Related words

gentlewomanladymadammadamewenchdollskirtchick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dames"?▾

"Dames" has 2 syllables: dam · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "dames"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dames" is /deɪmz/.

What does "dames" mean?▾

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

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