How to pronounce wimpy
Say it like WIM-pee. Wimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wimpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wimpy
American and British speakers say wimpy in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmpi/ in the US and /ˈwɪmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-pee.
What does wimpy mean?
- weak and ineffectual
Words that rhyme with wimpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wimpy.
Questions about saying wimpy
How do you pronounce wimpy?
Say WIM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmpi/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wimpy?
Wimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say wimpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmpi/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.