How to pronounce whimsigoth
Say it like WIM-zih-goth. Whimsigoth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- zih
- goth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimsigoth 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.
- gothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of whimsigoth
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WIM-zih-goth.
What does whimsigoth mean?
- An aesthetic incorporating historical (particularly medieval), neo-Gothic, and mystical elements, influenced by modern neo-pagan movements such as Wicca.
Where does whimsigoth come from?
Blend of whimsical + goth.
Questions about saying whimsigoth
How do you pronounce whimsigoth?
Say WIM-zih-goth. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmzɪˌɡɑθ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmzɪˌɡɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimsigoth?
Whimsigoth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · zih · goth.
Is whimsigoth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɪmzɪˌɡɒθ/ (WIM-zih-goth).