How to pronounce pima
Say it like PEE-muh. Pima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pima
American and British speakers say pima in essentially the same way: /ˈpimə/ in the US and /ˈpiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-muh.
What does pima mean?
- A soft form of cotton having long fibres (Gossypium barbadense)
Where does pima come from?
Named in honor of the Pima Indians, who helped raise the cotton on USDA experimental farms in Arizona in the early 1900s.
Words that rhyme with pima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pima.
Questions about saying pima
How do you pronounce pima?
Say PEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpimə/. In British English it is /ˈpiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pima?
Pima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say pima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpimə/ and the British form is /ˈpiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.