How to Pronounce Hams

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “hams”

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

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

What does hams 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.

noun

  1. An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
  2. An amateur radio operator.

Synonyms

hambonehamfatteroveractortear-catradio amateur

Antonyms

spam

Words that rhyme with hams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramsprogramsclamsjamsgramscramsjambsyamsdiagramsslamsgrammesholograms

Related words

gammonjambonoveractoverplaylegshamasoveractshammy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hams"?▾

"Hams" has one syllable.

What does "hams" mean?▾

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

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