To pronounce "dimmed", say DIMM-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪmd/
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"dimmed" has 2 syllables: dimm-ed. It rhymes with limned and brimmed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He dimmed the lights and put on soft music.”
“The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dimmed" has 2 syllables: dimm · ed.
The IPA transcription of "dimmed" is /dɪmd/.
Dimmed: To make something less bright.
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