To pronounce "pm", say PM — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mayhem and condemn, if that helps it stick.
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"Pm" has one syllable.
Pm: After noon (used after a time to indicate it is between noon and midnight, i.e., in the afternoon, evening or night as opposed to the morning)
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