How to Pronounce Seems

To pronounce "seems", say SEEMS — one syllable, IPA /siːmz/. 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

/siːmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seems”

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

Sounds exactly like: seams, siems — easy to mix up when writing.

What does seems mean?

verb

  1. To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

    “He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?”

  2. To befit; to beseem.

Words that rhyme with seems

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamsdaydreamsschemesdreamsseamsjeamesstreamscreamsextremessteamsteemshiems

Related words

appearlookaffectsapparentlyappearsarisesbecomesbelieve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seems"?▾

"Seems" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "seems"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seems" is /siːmz/.

What does "seems" mean?▾

Seems: To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

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