Five Hard Words Play today

Tier four of five

How to spell rhythm

What it means

a regular pattern of beats

How it sounds

/ˈrɪðəm/

Why it catches people out

Two h's, with y serving as the vowel. Mnemonic: Rhythm Helps Your Two Hips Move.

The spellings people reach for

In a sentence

The team settled into a steady rhythm.

First appeared in

Puzzle #6 — July 30, 2026