How to Pronounce Shimmer

To pronounce "shimmer", say SHIMM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shimmer”

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

What does shimmer mean?

noun

  1. A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.
  2. A measure of the irregularities in the loudness of a particular pitch over time.

verb

  1. To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

Synonyms

glimmerglistensparkletwinkle

Words that rhyme with shimmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimmerskimmerrimmersimmerslimmernimmertrimmerexcimerkimmerdimmerswimmerbrimmer

Related words

playglimmergleamflimmertwinkleglitterblinkscintillate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shimmer"?▾

"Shimmer" has 2 syllables: shimm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shimmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shimmer" is /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/.

What does "shimmer" mean?▾

Shimmer: A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.

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