How does one pronounce Haim? Is it said like haym, hem, hom, hoom, cheim, cha'im, hay'im? Previously, we've covered news about their new album, Something To Tell You. So in this article, we'll dive into the proper pronunciation of their name and top it off we'll take a look at what many call Haim's 'weird faces' – real newsworthy issues, you guys!
PSA: you need to get into the 'feel of things.' So, hit the play button on Este Haim's face above and listen to some of their music while you're reading this.
How to Pronounce Haim
The crux of it all: the correct pronunciation of Haim, is hahy-ihm. Hold tight because it doesn't end there. We're going to take you through a tutorial to get you saying Haim just right.
First, say Haim like time. Then, figure out a way to make it two syllables. Hahy and then ihm. Voila! You're saying the Haim name...but don't let that rhyme because then you would've already lost it. Remember, Haim like time.
Sometimes it's nice to know that you're not the only one who struggles to pronounce Haim...the sisters do too. To make you feel a little less alone, watch the video bellow where the Haim sisters prove just how confusing the pronunciation of their name really is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW2HaLoxPTw
Haim's Weird Faces
Now that you know how to say Haim (a mighty tool that you can use to get ahead in life) let's delve into what the heck a Haim 'weird face' is.
The band has come to be know for their miraculously odd facial expressions when playing live. That's right, they're so damn into their music that their bass-faces just slap right on there like red lipstick, which make for some great memes.
We have officially performed a service for the betterment of mankind in this article – you can now all pronounce Haim AND you know about their weird faces! Firstly, you're welcome. Secondly, go forth and pay it forward by sending people this article...and you too can be altruistic. On a final note, below you will find Haim's tour dates for 2017, just incase seeing that Haim bass face live is nested on a bucket list somewhere.
Tour Dates 2017
Friday 25 August 2017
Bramham Park, Wetherby, UK
Friday 25 August 2017 – Sunday 27 August 2017
Reading Festival, Reading, UK
Friday 25 August 2017 – Sunday 27 August 2017
Leeds Festival, Leeds, UK
Friday 01 September 2017 – Sunday 03 September 2017
Bumbershoot 2017, Seattle, WA, US
Monday 04 September 2017
Malkin Bowl, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tuesday 05 September 2017
Roseland Theater, Portland, OR, US
Thursday 07 September 2017
Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, US
Friday 08 September 2017
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA, US
Image Source: Nan Palmero