How to Pronounce Halma

To pronounce "halma", say HALM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhalmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhalmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “halma”

"halma" has 2 syllables: halm-a. It rhymes with almah and talma, if that helps it stick.

What does halma mean?

noun

  1. A board game invented by George Howard Monks in which the players' men jump over those in adjacent squares.
  2. In the Greek pentathlon, the long jump with weights in the hands.

Words that rhyme with halma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

almahtalma

Related words

shuffleboardtabulahoodman-blindjumpbackgammongameboardhampole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halma"?▾

"Halma" has 2 syllables: halm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "halma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halma" is /ˈhalmə/.

What does "halma" mean?▾

Halma: A board game invented by George Howard Monks in which the players' men jump over those in adjacent squares.

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