How to pronounce wimps
Say it like WIMPS. Wimps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WIMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wimps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wimps
American and British speakers say wimps in essentially the same way: /wɪmps/ in the US and /wɪmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIMPS.
What does wimps mean?
- plural of wimp How to pronounce wimp
Words that rhyme with wimps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wimps.
Questions about saying wimps
How do you pronounce wimps?
Say WIMPS. The American pronunciation is /wɪmps/. In British English it is /wɪmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wimps?
Wimps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WIMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say wimps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪmps/ and the British form is /wɪmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.