How to pronounce whimsical
Say it like WIM-zih-kul. Whimsical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- zih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimsical 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.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whimsical
American and British speakers say whimsical in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-zih-kul.
What does whimsical mean?
- Given to whimsy.
Where does whimsical come from?
From whimsy + -ical.
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Questions about saying whimsical
How do you pronounce whimsical?
Say WIM-zih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimsical?
Whimsical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · zih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say whimsical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.