How to Pronounce Whimsy

To pronounce "whimsy", say WHIMSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɪmzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈwɪmzi/

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What does whimsy mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze.

Related words

whimsicalitywhimwhimseyflightinesscapriciousnessarbitrarinessnotionwhimsiness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whimsy"?▾

"Whimsy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whimsy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whimsy" is /ˈwɪmzi/.

What does "whimsy" mean?▾

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

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