How to Pronounce Whim

To pronounce "whim", say WHIM — one syllable, IPA /wɪm/. 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

/wɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whim”

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

What does whim mean?

noun

  1. A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea
  2. A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes

verb

  1. To be seized with a whim; to be capricious.

Synonyms

larkon a whim

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Words that rhyme with whim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grimdimskimvimtrimprimhymnrimbrimshimpseudonymlimb

Related words

whimseywhimsycapricevagaryimpulsenotionhumourdrivel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whim"?▾

"Whim" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whim" is /wɪm/.

What does "whim" mean?▾

Whim: A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea

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