How to Pronounce Teem

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

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Letters

/tiːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “teem”

"teem" 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: team — easy to mix up when writing.

What does teem mean?

verb

  1. To be stocked to overflowing.
  2. To be prolific; to abound; to be rife.

    “Fish teem in this pond.”

Words that rhyme with teem

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

swarmpullulateaboundoverflowpourteamoverteembustle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teem"?▾

"Teem" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teem"?▾

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

What does "teem" mean?▾

Teem: To be stocked to overflowing.

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