To pronounce "jimmying", say JIMMY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"jimmying" has 2 syllables: jimmy-ing. It rhymes with shimmying and dummying, if that helps it stick.
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"Jimmying" has 2 syllables: jimmy · ing.
Jimmying: To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.
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