How to pronounce trimmings
Say it like TRIM-ingz. Trimmings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM).
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- TRIM
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimmings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trimmings
American and British speakers say trimmings in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIM-ingz.
What does trimmings mean?
- Accompaniments to a meal.
- Domestic decorations for a room, especially Christmas decorations.“Don't forget to take the trimmings down by twelfth night.”
- plural of trimming How to pronounce trimming
Questions about saying trimmings
How do you pronounce trimmings?
Say TRIM-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimmings?
Trimmings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIM). Broken into parts: TRIM · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say trimmings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.