To pronounce "dimming", say DIMM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɪmɪŋ/
IPA
"dimming" has 2 syllables: dimm-ing. It rhymes with brimming and skimming, 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.”
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"Dimming" has 2 syllables: dimm · ing.
The IPA transcription of "dimming" is /ˈdɪmɪŋ/.
Dimming: To make something less bright.
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