How to pronounce plim
Say it like PLIM. Plim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plim
American and British speakers say plim in essentially the same way: /plɪm/ in the US and /plɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLIM.
What does plim mean?
- plump; full
- To swell or inflate; to fill up.
Words that rhyme with plim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plim.
Questions about saying plim
How do you pronounce plim?
Say PLIM. The American pronunciation is /plɪm/. In British English it is /plɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plim?
Plim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLIM.
Do Americans and Brits say plim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɪm/ and the British form is /plɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.