Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce hymn

HIM - one syllable, exactly like 'him'; the final 'n' is silent

US/hɪm/

hɪm

UK/hɪm/

hɪm

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What “hymn” means

A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

To sing a hymn.

In a sentence

  • A hymn is a song of praise or worship, especially in a religious setting.
  • The choir sang a well-known hymn before the service.

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