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