How to pronounce gimpy
Say it like GHIM-pee. Gimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM).
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- GHIM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gimpy
American and British speakers say gimpy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪmpi/ in the US and /ˈɡɪmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIM-pee.
What does gimpy mean?
- Limping, lame, with crippled legs.
- Exhibiting deficiencies associated with the derogatory term "gimp", such as might inspire discomfort or revulsion“One of the kittens has a gimpy eye.”
Where does gimpy come from?
From gimp + -y.
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Words that rhyme with gimpy
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Questions about saying gimpy
How do you pronounce gimpy?
Say GHIM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪmpi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimpy?
Gimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM). Broken into parts: GHIM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say gimpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪmpi/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.