To pronounce "dims", say DIMS — one syllable, IPA /dɪmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪmz/
IPA
"dims" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with limbs and hymns, 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.
"Dims" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dims" is /dɪmz/.
Dims: To make something less bright.
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