How to Pronounce Diminishing

To pronounce "diminishing", say DIM-in-ish-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DIM-in-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “diminishing”

"diminishing" has 4 syllables: dim-in-ish-ing. It rhymes with finishing and photofinishing, if that helps it stick.

What does diminishing mean?

verb

  1. To make smaller.
  2. To become smaller.

noun

  1. A diminishment.

adjective

  1. Becoming smaller

Antonyms

improverenovaterepair

Words that rhyme with diminishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

finishingphotofinishingrefinishing

Related words

decreasingdwindlingdecreasediminutionwaningsubsidingdeclininglowering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diminishing"?▾

"Diminishing" has 4 syllables: dim · in · ish · ing.

What does "diminishing" mean?▾

Diminishing: To make smaller.

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