Hems

Here is “hems” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

A form of hem.

noun the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
verb fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
noun the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

Letters: 4
Syllables: 1
Common word: Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “hems”

The rhymes on this page are perfect rhymes: words that end with the same sounds as “hems”, taken from a pronunciation dictionary. For near rhymes as well, open the rhyme generator.

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Questions

What does “hems” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “hems”?

The syllable count of “hems” is 1. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “hems”?

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Last updated October 2, 2026