How to pronounce whimsigothic
Say it like wim-zih-GOTH-ik. Whimsigothic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOTH).
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- wim
- zih
- GOTH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimsigothic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whimsigothic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wim-zih-GOTH-ik.
What does whimsigothic mean?
- Relating to or involving the whimsigoth aesthetic.
Where does whimsigothic come from?
Blend of whimsical + gothic, equivalent to whimsigoth + -ic.
Questions about saying whimsigothic
How do you pronounce whimsigothic?
Say wim-zih-GOTH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɑθɪk/. In British English it is /ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɒθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimsigothic?
Whimsigothic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOTH). Broken into parts: wim · zih · GOTH · ik.
Is whimsigothic 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 /ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɒθɪk/ (wim-zih-GOTH-ik).