How to Pronounce Whimsey

To pronounce "whimsey", say WHIMS-ey — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WHIMS-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “whimsey”

"whimsey" has 2 syllables: whims-ey. It rhymes with clumsy and slimsy, if that helps it stick.

What does whimsey mean?

noun

  1. A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
  2. An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.

Words that rhyme with whimsey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clumsyslimsymumsymimsypumsierumsey

Related words

whimwhimsicalityflightinesscapriciousnessarbitrarinessnotionfegarygoosey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whimsey"?▾

"Whimsey" has 2 syllables: whims · ey.

What does "whimsey" mean?▾

Whimsey: A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.

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