How to Pronounce Hames

To pronounce "hames", say HAM-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

HAM-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hames”

"hames" has 2 syllables: ham-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: haimes, haymes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hames mean?

noun

  1. A covering, skin, membrane.

noun

  1. Part of the harness that fits round the neck of a draught horse that the reins pass through.

noun

  1. A mess.

    “You've made a right hames of it, you eejit!”

Words that rhyme with hames

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimsaimsproclaimsjamesclaimsflamesnamesblamesframeslamesdamesshames

Related words

gammonjambonoveractoverplayhankhamesehamesuckenhorseshite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hames"?▾

"Hames" has 2 syllables: ham · es.

What does "hames" mean?▾

Hames: A covering, skin, membrane.

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