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