How to Pronounce Helms

To pronounce "helms", say HELMS — one syllable, IPA /hɛlmz/. 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

/hɛlmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “helms”

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

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

What does helms mean?

noun

  1. The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
  2. An individual plant stem.

noun

  1. The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
  2. (maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.

verb

  1. To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
  2. (by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).

Synonyms

strawthatchhelmsmantillerwheel

Words that rhyme with helms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overwhelmswilhelmselmeselmshelmesnelmsrealms

Related words

helmeshelmickhelmethhelmkehelmuthhelmighjelmhelman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "helms"?▾

"Helms" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "helms"?▾

The IPA transcription of "helms" is /hɛlmz/.

What does "helms" mean?▾

Helms: The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.

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