How to pronounce dimer
Say it like DY-mer. Dimer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-muh.
What does dimer mean?
- A molecule consisting of two identical halves, formed by joining two identical molecules, sometimes with a single atom acting as a bridge.
Where does dimer come from?
From di- + -mer.
Words that rhyme with dimer
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Questions about saying dimer
How do you pronounce dimer?
Say DY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimer?
Dimer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · mer.
Is dimer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪmə/ (DY-muh).