How to Pronounce Shimmed

To pronounce "shimmed", say SHIMM-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHIMM-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shimmed”

"shimmed" has 2 syllables: shimm-ed. It rhymes with limned and brimmed, if that helps it stick.

What does shimmed mean?

verb

  1. To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.
  2. To adjust something by using shims.

adjective

  1. Fitted with shims

Words that rhyme with shimmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limnedbrimmedskimmedlimbeddimmedrimmedhymnedslimmedtrimmed

Related words

flatmountedpivotedsemitrimmedsemishadedscissoredrimmedsemifittedfiducialised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shimmed"?▾

"Shimmed" has 2 syllables: shimm · ed.

What does "shimmed" mean?▾

Shimmed: To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.

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