How to pronounce nymph
Say it like NIMF. Nymph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIMF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nymph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIMFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nymph
American and British speakers say nymph in essentially the same way: /nɪmf/ in the US and /nɪmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIMF.
What does nymph mean?
- Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grottos, wind, etc.
- A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
- The larva of certain insects.
- To fish using a nymph larva as bait.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nymph
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Questions about saying nymph
How do you pronounce nymph?
Say NIMF. The American pronunciation is /nɪmf/. In British English it is /nɪmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nymph?
Nymph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIMF.
Do Americans and Brits say nymph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪmf/ and the British form is /nɪmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.