How to pronounce brimming
Say it like BRIM-ing. Brimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIM).
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- BRIM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brimming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIMSay 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 brimming
American and British speakers say brimming in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIM-ing.
What does brimming mean?
Words that rhyme with brimming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brimming.
Questions about saying brimming
How do you pronounce brimming?
Say BRIM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brimming?
Brimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIM). Broken into parts: BRIM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say brimming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.