How to Pronounce Niminy-piminy

To pronounce "niminy-piminy", say NIM-inyp-im-iny — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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Letters

NIM-inyp-im-iny

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"niminy-piminy" has 4 syllables: nim-inyp-im-iny.

What does niminy-piminy mean?

noun

  1. Affected delicacy; mincingness

adjective

  1. Overtly or excessively prim

Related words

mincingdaintyprimrefinedtweeprissyoverniceoverdainty

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How many syllables are in "niminy-piminy"?▾

"Niminy-piminy" has 4 syllables: nim · inyp · im · iny.

What does "niminy-piminy" mean?▾

Niminy-piminy: Affected delicacy; mincingness

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