How to pronounce shimmery
Say it like SHIM-uh-ree. Shimmery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM).
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- SHIM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shimmery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shimmery
American and British speakers say shimmery in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪməri/ in the US and /ˈʃɪməri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIM-uh-ree.
What does shimmery mean?
- shimmering, or shining with a faint, or intermittent or trembling gleam or light.
- (Apparently) shaking or trembling.
Where does shimmery come from?
From shimmer + -y (suffix meaning ‘inclined to’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying shimmery
How do you pronounce shimmery?
Say SHIM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪməri/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shimmery?
Shimmery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIM). Broken into parts: SHIM · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say shimmery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪməri/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪməri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.