How to Pronounce Whims

To pronounce "whims", say WHIMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “whims”

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

Sounds exactly like: wims — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whims 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

noun

  1. A bird, the Eurasian wigeon.

Synonyms

larkon a whim

Words that rhyme with whims

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limbshymnstrimsslimslimnsprelimsdimsshimsforelimbsgimmeskimsmimbs

Related words

whimseywhimsycapricevagaryimpulsenotionfadsfrills

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whims"?▾

"Whims" has one syllable.

What does "whims" mean?▾

Whims: A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea

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