To pronounce "shimming", say SHIMM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHIMM-ing
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"shimming" has 2 syllables: shimm-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Shimming" has 2 syllables: shimm · ing.
Shimming: To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.
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