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