How to pronounce whim
Say it like WIM. Whim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whim
American and British speakers say whim in essentially the same way: /wɪm/ in the US and /wɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM.
What does whim mean?
- A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
- A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes.
- A bird, the Eurasian wigeon.
- To be seized with a whim; to be capricious.
Where does whim come from?
Clipping of whim-wham.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with whim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whim.
Questions about saying whim
How do you pronounce whim?
Say WIM. The American pronunciation is /wɪm/. In British English it is /wɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whim?
Whim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIM.
Do Americans and Brits say whim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪm/ and the British form is /wɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.