English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rhythm Pronunciation
Rhythm is pronounced RI-dhuhm, IPA /ˈrɪðəm/.
RI-dhuhm
US /ˈrɪðəm/ · UK /ˈrɪðəm/
Syllables: RI · dhuhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A regular repeated pattern of beats or movement.
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Rhythm in a Sentence
- The drummer sets the rhythm and everyone follows.
- He walks with an uneven rhythm since the operation.
- Her working rhythm suits early mornings.
Common Mispronunciations of Rhythm
Not RITH-uhm
The th in rhythm buzzes, the one in this and that, rather than hissing like the th of think.
Not RIDHM
Two beats hide in here even though the spelling shows a single vowel, so the m takes a syllable of its own.
Tip: Two beats, RI-dhuhm, and the whole of the second one rests on the m.
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