How to pronounce dimmest
Say it like DIM-ist. Dimmest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimmest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dimmest
American and British speakers say dimmest in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪmɪst/ in the US and /ˈdɪmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIM-ist.
What does dimmest mean?
- superlative form of dim: most dim How to pronounce dim
Questions about saying dimmest
How do you pronounce dimmest?
Say DIM-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimmest?
Dimmest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say dimmest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪmɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdɪmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.