How to pronounce nympho
Say it like NIM-foh. Nympho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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US American/ˈnɪmfoʊ/NIM-foh
UK British/ˈnɪmfəʊ/NIM-foh
- NIM
- foh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nympho 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.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nympho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NIM-foh.
What does nympho mean?
noun
- a woman with abnormal sexual desires
Questions about saying nympho
How do you pronounce nympho?
Say NIM-foh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmfoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmfəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nympho?
Nympho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · foh.
Is nympho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnɪmfəʊ/ (NIM-foh).