How to Pronounce Shimmying

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SHIMMY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shimmying”

"shimmying" has 2 syllables: shimmy-ing. It rhymes with jimmying and dummying, if that helps it stick.

What does shimmying 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 shimmying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jimmyingdummying

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shimmying"?▾

"Shimmying" has 2 syllables: shimmy · ing.

What does "shimmying" mean?▾

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

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