Pronunciation
How to pronounce “claims”
“claims” is pronounced /kleɪmz/ — 1 syllable.
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claims
/kleɪmz/
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'claims' is one beat: /kleɪmz/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
“his claim asked for damages”
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