How Do You Spell HYMES?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪmz] (IPA) 
The word "hymes" is spelled with a silent "h" at the beginning of the word. The correct phonetic transcription of "hymes" is /hʌɪmz/. The "h" at the beginning of the word is not pronounced, and the vowel sound is a diphthong of /aɪ/. The final consonant sound is a voiced "z" /z/. While the spelling of this word may be confusing, understanding the phonetics behind it can help one to correctly pronounce and use it in written and spoken language.
