How to Pronounce "diminishes"
word
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz
di-MIN-ish-iz
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪz
di-MIN-ish-iz
Definition
To make something become smaller, less important, or weaker. It is often used for amounts, importance, strength, or effect.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz
British English
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-MIN-ish-iz
UK
di-MIN-ish-iz
Listen in Context
The light diminishes as the sun sets.
His pain diminishes after he takes medicine.
The sound diminishes as you walk away.
The excitement always diminishes after the first week.