How to pronounce shimmers
Say it like SHIM-erz. Shimmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM).
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US American/ˈʃɪmɚz/SHIM-erz
UK British/ˈʃɪməz/SHIM-uz
- SHIM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shimmers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shimmers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIM-uz.
What does shimmers mean?
noun
- plural of shimmer How to pronounce shimmer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shimmer How to pronounce shimmer
Questions about saying shimmers
How do you pronounce shimmers?
Say SHIM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shimmers?
Shimmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM). Broken into parts: SHIM · erz.
Is shimmers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɪməz/ (SHIM-uz).