How to pronounce nimwitted
Say it like NIM-wih-tud. Nimwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- wih
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimwitted 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nimwitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NIM-wih-tud.
What does nimwitted mean?
- Nitwitted; dim-witted.
Questions about saying nimwitted
How do you pronounce nimwitted?
Say NIM-wih-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmwɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmwɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimwitted?
Nimwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · wih · tud.
Is nimwitted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɪmwɪtəd/ (NIM-wih-tud).