How to Pronounce Palms

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

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PALMS

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

noun

Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.

noun

The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
The corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

verb

To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g, for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
To hold something without bending the fingers significantly.
“John palmed the ball.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "palms"?▾

"Palms" has one syllable.

What does "palms" mean?▾

Palms: Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.

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