How to Pronounce "diminishing"
word
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
Definition
Getting smaller, weaker, or less important over time; becoming reduced in size, amount, or strength.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
British English
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-MIN-ish-ing
UK
di-MIN-ish-ing
Listen in Context
The water in the lake is diminishing because of the hot weather.
He noticed his energy was diminishing during the long run.
There is a diminishing number of fish in the river.
This medicine has diminishing effects if you take it too often.