How to pronounce dimly
Say it like DIM-lee. Dimly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dimly
American and British speakers say dimly in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪmli/ in the US and /ˈdɪmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIM-lee.
What does dimly mean?
- In a dim manner; not clearly.
Where does dimly come from?
From dim + -ly.
Words that rhyme with dimly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimly.
Questions about saying dimly
How do you pronounce dimly?
Say DIM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimly?
Dimly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dimly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪmli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.