How to Pronounce Elm

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

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/ɛlm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “elm”

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

What does elm mean?

noun

  1. A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.
  2. (usually attributive) Wood from an elm tree.

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Words that rhyme with elm

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realmwhelmoverwhelmunderwhelmhelmebellmfriedhelmhelmhjelmkelmwilhelmwillhelm

Related words

elmwoodtreebatwychslamteetfprobably

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elm"?▾

"Elm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "elm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elm" is /ɛlm/.

What does "elm" mean?▾

Elm: A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

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