How to pronounce scimmy
Say it like SIM-ee. Scimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scimmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scimmy
American and British speakers say scimmy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmi/ in the US and /ˈsɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-ee.
What does scimmy mean?
- A scimitar.
Where does scimmy come from?
scimitar + -y
Words that rhyme with scimmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scimmy.
Questions about saying scimmy
How do you pronounce scimmy?
Say SIM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scimmy?
Scimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scimmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.