How to Pronounce Ham

To pronounce "ham", say HAM — one syllable, IPA /ˈhæːm/. 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

/ˈhæːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ham”

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

Sounds exactly like: hahm, hamm, hamme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ham mean?

noun

  1. The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
  2. A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.

Antonyms

spam

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Words that rhyme with ham

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

gammonjambonoveractoverplayporkeatsaltwatersink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ham"?▾

"Ham" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ham"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ham" is /ˈhæːm/.

What does "ham" mean?▾

Ham: The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.

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