How to Pronounce Mimsy

To pronounce "mimsy", say MIMSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɪmzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmɪmzi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mimsy”

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

What does mimsy mean?

adjective

  1. A nonce word in Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky combining the senses of "flimsy" and "miserable".

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Words that rhyme with mimsy

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clumsywhimseyslimsymumsypumsierumsey

Related words

jabberwockynoncynibsomenut-cutsnipynittymockneynebbie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mimsy"?▾

"Mimsy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mimsy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mimsy" is /ˈmɪmzi/.

What does "mimsy" mean?▾

Mimsy: A nonce word in Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky combining the senses of "flimsy" and "miserable".

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