How to Pronounce Psalms

To pronounce "psalms", say PSALMS — one syllable, IPA /sɑːmz/. 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

/sɑːmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “psalms”

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

What does psalms mean?

noun

  1. A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
  2. One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.

Words that rhyme with psalms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

qualmstomsbombsdiatomsmomsbalmspogromscomsfirebombswhamsshawmsdahms

Related words

salmimprecatorycharmssongschantsodesanthemshymns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psalms"?▾

"Psalms" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "psalms"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psalms" is /sɑːmz/.

What does "psalms" mean?▾

Psalms: A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.

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