How to pronounce unflimsy
Say it like un-FLIM-zee. Unflimsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIM).
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- un
- FLIM
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unflimsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLIMSay 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 unflimsy
American and British speakers say unflimsy in essentially the same way: /ənˈflɪmzi/ in the US and /ʌnˈflɪmzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FLIM-zee.
What does unflimsy mean?
- Not flimsy.
Where does unflimsy come from?
From un- + flimsy.
Questions about saying unflimsy
How do you pronounce unflimsy?
Say un-FLIM-zee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈflɪmzi/. In British English it is /ʌnˈflɪmzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unflimsy?
Unflimsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIM). Broken into parts: un · FLIM · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say unflimsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈflɪmzi/ and the British form is /ʌnˈflɪmzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.