How to pronounce guimpe
Say it like GHIMP. Guimpe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guimpe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guimpe
American and British speakers say guimpe in essentially the same way: /ɡɪmp/ in the US and /ɡɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIMP.
What does guimpe mean?
- Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.
- A kind of short, high-necked blouse with sleeves of the late Victorian era, designed to be worn under a low-cut dress, jumper, or pinafore dress.
- A kind of short chemisette or yoke insert made of lace, embroidery, or the like, worn with a low-necked dress.
- Alternative form of gimp.
Where does guimpe come from?
From French guimpe, from Middle French guimpe, from Old French guimple (“wimple”), from Frankish *wimpil, *wimpila (“head scarf”), from Proto-Germanic *wimpilaz, from *wīpaną ("to wind, sling, garland, swing"; from Proto-Indo-European *wimb
Words that rhyme with guimpe
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Words that sound like guimpe
Questions about saying guimpe
How do you pronounce guimpe?
Say GHIMP. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪmp/. In British English it is /ɡɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guimpe?
Guimpe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say guimpe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪmp/ and the British form is /ɡɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as guimpe?
Guimpe sounds the same as gimp in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.