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How to Pronounce Thames/1-syl/
/tɛmz/
From Celtic/Pre-Celtic root meaning "dark". The "Th" is pronounced /t/, not /θ/. Ancient name, pre-dating English.
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How do you pronounce Thames?
Thames is pronounced /tɛmz/.
How many syllables are in Thames?
Thames has 1 syllable: thames.
Where does the word Thames come from?
Thames is a English loanword — From Celtic/Pre-Celtic root meaning "dark". The "Th" is pronounced /t/, not /θ/. Ancient name, pre-dating English..
Is Thames pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Thames is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Thames?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: THAMES.