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