How to pronounce nimbly
Say it like NIM-blee. Nimbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimbly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nimbly
American and British speakers say nimbly in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪmbli/ in the US and /ˈnɪmbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM-blee.
What does nimbly mean?
- in a nimble manner
Where does nimbly come from?
From nimble + -ly.
Questions about saying nimbly
How do you pronounce nimbly?
Say NIM-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmbli/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimbly?
Nimbly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say nimbly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪmbli/ and the British form is /ˈnɪmbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.