How to pronounce bimini
Say it like BIM-uh-nee. Bimini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIM).
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- BIM
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bimini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bimini
American and British speakers say bimini in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪməni/ in the US and /ˈbɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIM-uh-nee.
Other ways to say bimini
Bimini also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- bih-MEE-nee /bɪˈmini/
What does bimini mean?
- A lightweight cover, usually made of fabric stretched on a metal frame which is readily removable, for the cockpit or deck of a speedboat or sailboat.
Where does bimini come from?
Named after the Bimini islands
Questions about saying bimini
How do you pronounce bimini?
Say BIM-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪməni/. In British English it is /ˈbɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bimini?
Bimini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIM). Broken into parts: BIM · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say bimini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪməni/ and the British form is /ˈbɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.