How to pronounce dimmer
Say it like DIM-er. Dimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimmer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIM-uh.
What does dimmer mean?
- A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
- A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")
- comparative form of dim: more dim How to pronounce dim
Where does dimmer come from?
From dim (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with dimmer
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Questions about saying dimmer
How do you pronounce dimmer?
Say DIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimmer?
Dimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · er.
Is dimmer 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 /ˈdɪmə/ (DIM-uh).