How to pronounce dimensions
Say it like dih-MEN-shunz. Dimensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- dih
- MEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimensions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dimensions
American and British speakers say dimensions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɛnʃənz/ in the US and /daɪˈmɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-MEN-shunz.
What does dimensions mean?
- plural of dimension How to pronounce dimension
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dimension How to pronounce dimension
Questions about saying dimensions
How do you pronounce dimensions?
Say dih-MEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /daɪˈmɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimensions?
Dimensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · MEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say dimensions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /daɪˈmɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.