To pronounce "blimey", say BLIM-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblaɪmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈblaɪmi/
IPA
"blimey" has 2 syllables: blim-ey. It rhymes with rummy and chummy, if that helps it stick.
interjection
“Blimey! I didn’t see that!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Blimey" has 2 syllables: blim · ey.
The IPA transcription of "blimey" is /ˈblaɪmi/.
Blimey: Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.
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