How to pronounce wimp
Say it like WIMP. Wimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wimp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wimp
American and British speakers say wimp in essentially the same way: /wɪmp/ in the US and /wɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIMP.
What does wimp mean?
- To behave submissively.
- To make (something) weak or wimpy.
- Weak, wimpy.
- Alternative letter-case form of WIMP.
Where does wimp come from?
Possibly a clipping of whimper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wimp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wimp.
Questions about saying wimp
How do you pronounce wimp?
Say WIMP. The American pronunciation is /wɪmp/. In British English it is /wɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wimp?
Wimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say wimp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪmp/ and the British form is /wɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.