How to Pronounce Him

To pronounce "him", say HIM — one syllable, IPA /əm/. 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

/əm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “him”

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

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

What does him mean?

pronoun

  1. Honorific alternative letter-case form of him, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

noun

  1. A male person.

    “I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her.”

pronoun

  1. A masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object.
  2. Used reflexively: (to) himself.

Synonyms

he

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Words that rhyme with him

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grimdimskimvimtrimprimhymnwhimrimbrimshimpseudonym

Related words

manherboysheguyemployeethatgive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "him"?▾

"Him" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "him"?▾

The IPA transcription of "him" is /əm/.

What does "him" mean?▾

Him: Honorific alternative letter-case form of him, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

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