How to Pronounce Brimming

To pronounce "brimming", say BRIMM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɪmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹɪmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brimming”

"brimming" has 2 syllables: brimm-ing. It rhymes with skimming and trimming, if that helps it stick.

What does brimming mean?

verb

  1. To be full to overflowing.

    “The room brimmed with people.”

  2. To fill to the brim, upper edge, or top.

verb

  1. Of pigs: to be in heat, to rut.

adjective

  1. Full to the brim.

    “a brimming cup of coffee”

Words that rhyme with brimming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skimmingtrimmingdimmingswimmingschimmingslimming

Related words

brimfulbrimfullfullabrimbrimmyoverbrimfulburstingoverfull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brimming"?▾

"Brimming" has 2 syllables: brimm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "brimming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brimming" is /ˈbɹɪmɪŋ/.

What does "brimming" mean?▾

Brimming: To be full to overflowing.

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