How to Pronounce Pimp

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɪmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pimp”

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

What does pimp mean?

noun

  1. Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
  2. A man who can easily attract women.

verb

  1. To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander.
  2. To prostitute someone.

    “The smooth-talking, tall man with heavy gold bracelets claimed he could pimp anyone.”

adjective

  1. Excellent, fashionable, stylish

Synonyms

pitchpromotespruiktouthustlewhore out

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Words that rhyme with pimp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limpcrimpwimpprimpblimpscrimpchimpshrimpskimpslimp

Related words

pandarpanderprocurerponcepandererscumbagscummal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pimp"?▾

"Pimp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pimp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pimp" is /pɪmp/.

What does "pimp" mean?▾

Pimp: Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

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