How to pronounce wimble
Say it like WIM-bul. Wimble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wimble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wimble
American and British speakers say wimble in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmbəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-bul.
What does wimble mean?
- Any of various hand tools for boring holes.
- To truss (hay) with a wimble.
- To bore or pierce, as with a wimble.
Where does wimble come from?
From Middle English wymble, wymbel.
Words that rhyme with wimble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wimble.
Questions about saying wimble
How do you pronounce wimble?
Say WIM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wimble?
Wimble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say wimble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.