How to pronounce timid
Say it like TIM-id. Timid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of timid
American and British speakers say timid in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɪmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-id.
What does timid mean?
- Lacking in courage or confidence.“John's a very timid person. I doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.”
Where does timid come from?
From Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“to fear”).
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Questions about saying timid
How do you pronounce timid?
Say TIM-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timid?
Timid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · id.
Do Americans and Brits say timid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.