How to pronounce dimp
Say it like DIMP. Dimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dimp
American and British speakers say dimp in essentially the same way: /dɪmp/ in the US and /dɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIMP.
What does dimp mean?
- A small or short cigarette.
- The butt end of a cigarette, before it has been completely smoked; a half-smoked cigarette.
Words that rhyme with dimp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimp.
Questions about saying dimp
How do you pronounce dimp?
Say DIMP. The American pronunciation is /dɪmp/. In British English it is /dɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimp?
Dimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say dimp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪmp/ and the British form is /dɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.