How to pronounce nim
Say it like NIM. Nim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nim
American and British speakers say nim in essentially the same way: /nɪm/ in the US and /nɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM.
What does nim mean?
- A game in which players take turns removing objects from heaps.
- Alternative form of neem (“Indian tree”).
Where does nim come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian nieme (“to take”), West Frisian nimme (“to take”), Dutch nemen (“to take”), Low German nehmen (“to take”), German nehmen (“to take”), Danish nemme (“to learn, grasp”).
Words that rhyme with nim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nim.
Questions about saying nim
How do you pronounce nim?
Say NIM. The American pronunciation is /nɪm/. In British English it is /nɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nim?
Nim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIM.
Do Americans and Brits say nim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪm/ and the British form is /nɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.