How to Pronounce Deems

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/diːmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deems”

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

What does deems mean?

noun

  1. An opinion, a judgment, a surmise.

verb

  1. To judge, to pass judgment on; to doom, to sentence.
  2. To adjudge, to decree.

Synonyms

considerjudge

Words that rhyme with deems

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamsdaydreamsschemesdreamsseamsseemsjeamesstreamscreamsextremessteamsteems

Related words

holdarguesassessesattachesbelievesconcludesconsiderscontends

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deems"?▾

"Deems" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deems"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deems" is /diːmz/.

What does "deems" mean?▾

Deems: An opinion, a judgment, a surmise.

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