How to pronounce jimmy
Say it like JIM-ee. Jimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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- JIM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jimmy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jimmy
American and British speakers say jimmy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪmi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIM-ee.
What does jimmy mean?
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open“The burglar jimmied the lock”“Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail”
- a short crowbar“in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy”
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Words that rhyme with jimmy
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Questions about saying jimmy
How do you pronounce jimmy?
Say JIM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jimmy?
Jimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jimmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.