How to Pronounce "hem"
word
ˈhɛm
HEM
hˈɛm
HEM
Definition
The edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded over and sewn down, especially at the bottom of a dress, skirt, pants, or sleeve. "Hem" can also be used as a verb, meaning to sew this edge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛm
British English
hˈɛm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEM
UK
HEM
Listen in Context
The dress has a blue hem.
My mother can sew a hem by hand.
The hem of his pants was too long.
Can you hem this skirt for me?