How to pronounce mimophant
Say it like MIM-uh-funt. Mimophant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- uh
- funt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimophant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIMSay 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.
- funtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mimophant
American and British speakers say mimophant in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪməfənt/ in the US and /ˈmɪməfənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-uh-funt.
What does mimophant mean?
- A person with extreme social self-centered double standards, especially about personal feelings.
Where does mimophant come from?
Blend of mimosa + elephant, coined by Arthur Koestler in 1972.
Questions about saying mimophant
How do you pronounce mimophant?
Say MIM-uh-funt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪməfənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪməfənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimophant?
Mimophant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · uh · funt.
Do Americans and Brits say mimophant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪməfənt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪməfənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.