How to pronounce nymphs
Say it like NIMFS. Nymphs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIMFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nymphs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIMFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nymphs
American and British speakers say nymphs in essentially the same way: /nɪmfs/ in the US and /nɪmfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIMFS.
What does nymphs mean?
- plural of nymph How to pronounce nymph
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nymph How to pronounce nymph
Questions about saying nymphs
How do you pronounce nymphs?
Say NIMFS. The American pronunciation is /nɪmfs/. In British English it is /nɪmfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nymphs?
Nymphs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIMFS.
Do Americans and Brits say nymphs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪmfs/ and the British form is /nɪmfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.