How to pronounce dimes
Say it like DYMZ. Dimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dimes
American and British speakers say dimes in essentially the same way: /daɪmz/ in the US and /daɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYMZ.
What does dimes mean?
- plural of dime How to pronounce dime
Words that rhyme with dimes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimes.
Questions about saying dimes
How do you pronounce dimes?
Say DYMZ. The American pronunciation is /daɪmz/. In British English it is /daɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimes?
Dimes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪmz/ and the British form is /daɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.