How to Pronounce Films

To pronounce "films", say FILMS — one syllable, IPA /fɪlmz/. 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

/fɪlmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “films”

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

What does films mean?

noun

  1. A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

    “a clear plastic film for wrapping food”

  2. A medium used to capture images in a camera.

verb

  1. To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

    “A Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC.”

  2. To cover or become covered with a thin skin or pellicle.

Synonyms

movie

Words that rhyme with films

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wilmeshilmesquilmeswillmswilms

Related words

celluloidpicturemovieshootcinemaflicktake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "films"?▾

"Films" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "films"?▾

The IPA transcription of "films" is /fɪlmz/.

What does "films" mean?▾

Films: A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

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