How to Pronounce Germs

To pronounce "germs", say GERMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does germs mean?

noun

  1. The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.
  2. A pathogenic microorganism.

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Words that rhyme with germs

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affirmstermsconfirmsfirmshermssilkwormsspermsearthwormsreaffirmssquirmsthermscutworms

Related words

seedmicrobebugsourceagentsbacteriabeginningsbugs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "germs"?▾

"Germs" has one syllable.

What does "germs" mean?▾

Germs: The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.

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