How to Pronounce Dimmer

To pronounce "dimmer", say DIMM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪməɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɪməɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dimmer”

"dimmer" has 2 syllables: dimm-er. It rhymes with glimmer and shimmer, if that helps it stick.

What does dimmer mean?

adjective

Not bright or colorful.
“The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.”
Not smart or intelligent.
“He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid.”

adjective

Lessened, reduced
“The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.”
Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
“She felt diminished by the report card.”

noun

A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with dimmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimmer shimmer skimmer rimmer simmer slimmer nimmer trimmer excimer kimmer swimmer brimmer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dimmer"?▾

"Dimmer" has 2 syllables: dimm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dimmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dimmer" is /ˈdɪməɹ/.

What does "dimmer" mean?▾

Dimmer: Not bright or colorful.

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