How to Pronounce Pimping

To pronounce "pimping", say PIMP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pimping”

"pimping" has 2 syllables: pimp-ing. It rhymes with crimping and scrimping, if that helps it stick.

What does pimping mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The practise of procuring prostitutes.
  2. The process of modifying a vehicle (usually a car), predominantly focusing on its appearance and audiovisual system as opposed to performance.

adjective

  1. Little or petty.
  2. Puny; sickly

Synonyms

pitchpromotespruiktouthustlewhore outpanderingponcingprocurationprocurement

Words that rhyme with pimping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crimpingscrimpinglimpingskimping

Related words

pandarpanderprocurerponcepandererprostitutiontraffickingsoliciting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pimping"?▾

"Pimping" has 2 syllables: pimp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pimping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pimping" is /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/.

What does "pimping" mean?▾

Pimping: To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander.

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