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How to pronounce rhythm
/ˈrɪðəm/ British English
RITH·əm
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
RY·thm
✓ Say
RITH·əm
My tip
The h is silent, and the y sounds like i: RITH-əm.
In a sentence
Clap to the rhythm.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: RITH-əm.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce rhythm?
In British English, rhythm is pronounced /ˈrɪðəm/. Say it like this: RITH-əm. The h is silent, and the y sounds like i: RITH-əm.
How many syllables are in rhythm?
When you say it, rhythm has 2 syllables: RITH-əm. The strong beat is the first one, RITH.
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