How to pronounce shimmering
Say it like SHIM-uh-ring. Shimmering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM).
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- SHIM
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shimmering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shimmering
American and British speakers say shimmering in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIM-uh-ring.
What does shimmering mean?
Words that rhyme with shimmering
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Questions about saying shimmering
How do you pronounce shimmering?
Say SHIM-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shimmering?
Shimmering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM). Broken into parts: SHIM · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say shimmering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.