How to pronounce quimp
Say it like KWIMP. Quimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quimp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quimp
American and British speakers say quimp in essentially the same way: /kwɪmp/ in the US and /kwɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIMP.
What does quimp mean?
- A graphic element, used within maledicta balloons in comics to represent obscenities, curses and swearing, resembling the planet Saturn.
Words that rhyme with quimp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quimp.
Questions about saying quimp
How do you pronounce quimp?
Say KWIMP. The American pronunciation is /kwɪmp/. In British English it is /kwɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quimp?
Quimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say quimp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪmp/ and the British form is /kwɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.