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