How to Pronounce Flame

To pronounce "flame", say FLAM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fleɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fleɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flame”

"flame" has 2 syllables: flam-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

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

What does flame mean?

noun

  1. The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
  2. A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.

verb

  1. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
  2. To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.

adjective

  1. Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

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Words that rhyme with flame

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflamesamenamedefamegameclaim

Related words

fireflarefireballignitionblazewildfireablazeflammability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flame"?▾

"Flame" has 2 syllables: flam · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "flame"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flame" is /fleɪm/.

What does "flame" mean?▾

Flame: The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

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