How to pronounce flimsy
Say it like FLIM-zee. Flimsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM).
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- FLIM
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flimsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flimsy
American and British speakers say flimsy in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪmzi/ in the US and /ˈflɪmzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIM-zee.
What does flimsy mean?
- Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.“He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment.”
- Of clothing: very light and thin.
- Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial.“a flimsy excuse”
Where does flimsy come from?
The noun and verb are derived from the noun.
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Questions about saying flimsy
How do you pronounce flimsy?
Say FLIM-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪmzi/. In British English it is /ˈflɪmzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flimsy?
Flimsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM). Broken into parts: FLIM · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say flimsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪmzi/ and the British form is /ˈflɪmzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.