To pronounce "wimpy", say WIMPY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"wimpy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with skimpy and stimpy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: wimpee — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Wimpy" has one syllable.
Wimpy: Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly.
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