How to Pronounce Shimmied

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHIMM-ied

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💡 Tip for remembering “shimmied”

"shimmied" has 2 syllables: shimm-ied. It rhymes with dummied and remede, if that helps it stick.

What does shimmied mean?

verb

  1. To perform a shimmy (dance movement involving thrusting the shoulders back and forth alternately).
  2. To climb something (e.g. a pole) gradually (e.g. using alternately one's arms then one's legs).

    “He shimmied up the flagpole.”

Synonyms

shinshinny

Words that rhyme with shimmied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dummiedremede

Related words

dancedprancedsashayedpirouettedwriggledbobbedglidedclambered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shimmied"?▾

"Shimmied" has 2 syllables: shimm · ied.

What does "shimmied" mean?▾

Shimmied: To perform a shimmy (dance movement involving thrusting the shoulders back and forth alternately).

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