How to Pronounce Dimmest

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɪmɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dimmest”

"dimmest" has 2 syllables: dimm-est. It rhymes with hymnist and bemist, if that helps it stick.

What does dimmest mean?

adjective

  1. Not bright or colorful.

    “The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.”

  2. Not smart or intelligent.

    “He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid.”

adjective

  1. Lessened, reduced

    “The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.”

  2. Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable

    “She felt diminished by the report card.”

Antonyms

augmented

Words that rhyme with dimmest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hymnistbemisttrimmestdumbestsummistprimmestglummestrummestnumbest

Related words

brightestfaintergibbousluminousearthshinestarlikequeerestcloudiest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dimmest"?▾

"Dimmest" has 2 syllables: dimm · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "dimmest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dimmest" is /ˈdɪmɪst/.

What does "dimmest" mean?▾

Dimmest: Not bright or colorful.

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