How to Pronounce Team

To pronounce "team", say TEAM — one syllable, IPA /tiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/tiːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “team”

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

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

What does team mean?

noun

  1. A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.
  2. Any group of people involved in the same activity, especially sports or work.

    “The IT manager leads a team of three software developers.”

verb

  1. To form a group, as for sports or work.

    “They teamed to complete the project.”

  2. (by extension) To go together well; to harmonize.

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Words that rhyme with team

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamdaydreamregime

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "team"?▾

"Team" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "team"?▾

The IPA transcription of "team" is /tiːm/.

What does "team" mean?▾

Team: A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.

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