How to Pronounce Gym

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

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Letters

/dʒɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gym”

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

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

What does gym mean?

noun

  1. A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.
  2. Physical education class

verb

  1. To go to the gym.

    “On Wednesdays I hike; on Fridays I gym.”

noun

  1. A large room or building for indoor sports.
  2. A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.

Synonyms

fitness centerhealth clubsports clubgymprep school

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Words that rhyme with gym

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grimdimskimvimtrimprimhymnwhimrimbrimshimpseudonym

Related words

gymnasiumgymnasticexerciseworkoutgymnasticsathleteathleticsports

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gym"?▾

"Gym" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gym"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gym" is /dʒɪm/.

What does "gym" mean?▾

Gym: A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

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