How to pronounce nimby
Say it like NIM-bee. Nimby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nimby
American and British speakers say nimby in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪmbi/ in the US and /ˈnɪmbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM-bee.
What does nimby mean?
- Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.“Their vote against measures to help refugees has been perceived by the socially conscious margin of society as a typically nimby attitude.”
Where does nimby come from?
Acronym of not in my back yard.
Questions about saying nimby
How do you pronounce nimby?
Say NIM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmbi/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimby?
Nimby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say nimby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪmbi/ and the British form is /ˈnɪmbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.