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