How to pronounce brim
brim
/brɪm/
1 syllable
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Brim, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Her eyes began to brim over with tears.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce brim?
Brim is pronounced /brɪm/ in American English.
How many syllables are in brim?
Brim has 1 syllable.