How to pronounce plimsoll
Say it like PLIM-sohl. Plimsoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIM).
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- PLIM
- sohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plimsoll 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.
- sohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of plimsoll
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLIM-sohl.
What does plimsoll mean?
- A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.
- The plimsoll symbol ⦵ (or o) that is used as a superscript in the notation of thermodynamics to indicate an arbitrarily chosen non-zero reference point.
Where does plimsoll come from?
From Samuel Plimsoll, a Bristol merchant who created a system of marks and symbols for the waterline of ships.
Questions about saying plimsoll
How do you pronounce plimsoll?
Say PLIM-sohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɪmsoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈplɪmsəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plimsoll?
Plimsoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIM). Broken into parts: PLIM · sohl.
Is plimsoll pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈplɪmsəʊl/ (PLIM-sohl).