How to pronounce blimming
Say it like BLIM-ing. Blimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIM).
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- BLIM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blimming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blimming
American and British speakers say blimming in essentially the same way: /ˈblɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLIM-ing.
What does blimming mean?
- Blooming (as an intensifier).“I don't want to buy any blimming brushes, so kindly go away!”
- Very; blooming.
Where does blimming come from?
Modification of blooming.
Words that rhyme with blimming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blimming.
Questions about saying blimming
How do you pronounce blimming?
Say BLIM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blimming?
Blimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIM). Broken into parts: BLIM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blimming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.