To pronounce "whimsical", say WHIMS-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
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"whimsical" has 3 syllables: whims-ic-al.
adjective
"Whimsical" has 3 syllables: whims · ic · al.
The IPA transcription of "whimsical" is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/.
Whimsical: Given to whimsy.
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