How to pronounce pimping
Say it like PIM-ping. Pimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM).
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- PIM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pimping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pimping
American and British speakers say pimping in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIM-ping.
What does pimping mean?
- Little or petty.
- Consisting of or having the qualities of a pimp.
- The process of modifying a vehicle (usually a car), predominantly focusing on its appearance and audiovisual system as opposed to performance.
- present participle and gerund of pimp
Where does pimping come from?
By surface analysis, pimp + -ing.
Words that rhyme with pimping
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Questions about saying pimping
How do you pronounce pimping?
Say PIM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pimping?
Pimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM). Broken into parts: PIM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say pimping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.