How to pronounce jiminy
Say it like JIM-uh-nee. Jiminy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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- JIM
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiminy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jiminy
American and British speakers say jiminy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪməni/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIM-uh-nee.
What does jiminy mean?
- An expression of mild surprise or annoyance.
Where does jiminy come from?
An alteration of earlier Gemini (“an expression of mild surprise or annoyance”); see there for more.
Questions about saying jiminy
How do you pronounce jiminy?
Say JIM-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪməni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiminy?
Jiminy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say jiminy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪməni/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.