How to pronounce pimples
Say it like PIM-pulz. Pimples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM).
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- PIM
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pimples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pimples
American and British speakers say pimples in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪmpəlz/ in the US and /ˈpɪmpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIM-pulz.
What does pimples mean?
- plural of pimple How to pronounce pimple
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pimple How to pronounce pimple
Questions about saying pimples
How do you pronounce pimples?
Say PIM-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪmpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪmpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pimples?
Pimples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM). Broken into parts: PIM · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pimples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪmpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪmpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.