How to pronounce brim
Say it like BRIM. Brim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brim pronunciation, sound by sound
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- BRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brim
American and British speakers say brim in essentially the same way: /brɪm/ in the US and /brɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIM.
What does brim mean?
- Originally, a border or edge of a sea, a river, or other body of water; now, any border or edge.
- The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.“The toy box was filled to the brim with stuffed animals.”
- A projecting rim.
- Synonym of bream (“a freshwater fish from one of a number of genera”); specifically (US), the redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus).
- To fill (a container) to the brim (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1.1), top, or upper edge.
- To fill (something) fully.
- To be full until almost overflowing.“The room brimmed with people.”
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Words that rhyme with brim
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Words that sound like brim
Questions about saying brim
How do you pronounce brim?
Say BRIM. The American pronunciation is /brɪm/. In British English it is /brɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brim?
Brim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRIM.
Do Americans and Brits say brim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪm/ and the British form is /brɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brim?
Brim sounds the same as bream in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.