How to pronounce mimsy
Say it like MIM-zee. Mimsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimsy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mimsy
American and British speakers say mimsy in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪmzi/ in the US and /ˈmɪmzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-zee.
What does mimsy mean?
- A nonce word in Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky
Where does mimsy come from?
Blend of miserable + flimsy.
Words that rhyme with mimsy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mimsy.
Questions about saying mimsy
How do you pronounce mimsy?
Say MIM-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪmzi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪmzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimsy?
Mimsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say mimsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪmzi/ and the British form is /ˈmɪmzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.