How to pronounce trimming
Say it like TRIM-ing. Trimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM).
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- TRIM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIMSay 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 trimming
American and British speakers say trimming in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIM-ing.
What does trimming mean?
- The act or process of someone who trims.
- An instance of that act or process.“I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbor's hedges.”
- Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.“He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.”
- present participle and gerund of trim How to pronounce trim“I am helping my elderly neighbor by trimming his hedge.”
Words that rhyme with trimming
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Questions about saying trimming
How do you pronounce trimming?
Say TRIM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimming?
Trimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM). Broken into parts: TRIM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trimming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.