To pronounce "flimsy", say FLIMSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈflɪmzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈflɪmzi/
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"flimsy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with kimsey and kimzey, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment.”
“a flimsy excuse”
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"Flimsy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "flimsy" is /ˈflɪmzi/.
Flimsy: Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.
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