How Do You Pronounce “Eames”? The Definitive Guide
Eames is pronounced EEMZ – one syllable, rhyming with “seems.” The surname of designers Charles and Ray Eames uses a long “ee” sound (IPA: /iːmz/), so “Eames chair” sounds like “EEMZ chair.” It does not rhyme with “James,” and it is not two syllables.
If you have ever hesitated before saying it out loud in a shop or on a call, you are in good company. It is one of the most mispronounced names in furniture. Below is the correct Eames pronunciation, the two versions people usually get wrong, and how to say the full “Eames lounge chair” without second-guessing yourself.












