How to Pronounce Hemmed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HEMM-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hemmed”

"hemmed" has 2 syllables: hemm-ed. It rhymes with condemned and fremd, if that helps it stick.

What does hemmed mean?

verb

  1. To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

verb

  1. (in sewing) To make a hem.
  2. : To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

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Words that rhyme with hemmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condemnedfremdstemmedclemmedgemmedchemedemde

Related words

boxedenclosedsewedsewnsurroundedencircledsqueezedringed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hemmed"?▾

"Hemmed" has 2 syllables: hemm · ed.

What does "hemmed" mean?▾

Hemmed: To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

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