How to pronounce chimp
Say it like CHIMP. Chimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chimp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chimp
American and British speakers say chimp in essentially the same way: /tʃɪmp/ in the US and /tʃɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIMP.
What does chimp mean?
- intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
Words that rhyme with chimp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chimp.
Questions about saying chimp
How do you pronounce chimp?
Say CHIMP. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪmp/. In British English it is /tʃɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chimp?
Chimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say chimp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪmp/ and the British form is /tʃɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.