How to Pronounce Chimps

To pronounce "chimps", say CHIMPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CHIMPS

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💡 Tip for remembering “chimps”

"chimps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glimpse and limps, if that helps it stick.

What does chimps mean?

noun

  1. A species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans.

Synonyms

chimp

Words that rhyme with chimps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimpselimpspimpsblimpscrimpswimps

Related words

chimpanzeeapeschimpanzeesmonkeysprimatesbaboonssimiansgorillas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chimps"?▾

"Chimps" has one syllable.

What does "chimps" mean?▾

Chimps: A species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans.

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