How to pronounce rimming
Say it like RIM-ing. Rimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIM).
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- RIM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rimming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIMSay 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 rimming
American and British speakers say rimming in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIM-ing.
What does rimming mean?
- present participle and gerund of rim How to pronounce rim
Words that rhyme with rimming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rimming.
Questions about saying rimming
How do you pronounce rimming?
Say RIM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rimming?
Rimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIM). Broken into parts: RIM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rimming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.