How to pronounce thimble
Say it like THIM-bul. Thimble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIM).
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- THIM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thimble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thimble
American and British speakers say thimble in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪmbəl/ in the US and /ˈθɪmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIM-bul.
What does thimble mean?
- A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
- As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.
- A thimble or similar object used in thimblerig (“a game of skill which requires the bettor to guess under which of three thimbles or small cups a pea-sized object has been placed after the person operating the game rapidly rearranges them”).
- To use a thimble (noun sense 1).
- To sew.
Where does thimble come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with thimble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thimble.
Questions about saying thimble
How do you pronounce thimble?
Say THIM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈθɪmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thimble?
Thimble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIM). Broken into parts: THIM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say thimble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈθɪmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.