How to pronounce simmering
Say it like SIM-uh-ring. Simmering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simmering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay 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 simmering
American and British speakers say simmering in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-uh-ring.
What does simmering mean?
- present participle and gerund of simmer How to pronounce simmer
- The act of something that simmers.
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Words that rhyme with simmering
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Questions about saying simmering
How do you pronounce simmering?
Say SIM-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simmering?
Simmering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say simmering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.