How to Pronounce Dams

To pronounce "dams", say DAMS — one syllable, IPA /dæmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dæmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dams”

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

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

What does dams mean?

noun

  1. A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

    “A dam is often an essential source of water to farmers of hilly country.”

  2. The water reservoir resulting from placing such structure.

    “Boats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam.”

verb

  1. To block the flow of water.

noun

  1. Female parent, mother, generally regarding breeding of animals (correlative to sire).
  2. A kind of crowned piece in the game of draughts.

Words that rhyme with dams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramshamsprogramsclamsjamsgramscramsjambsyamsdiagramsslamsgrammes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dams"?▾

"Dams" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dams"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dams" is /dæmz/.

What does "dams" mean?▾

Dams: A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

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