whimsy
WIM-see
wimsee
/ˈwɪmsi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “whimsy” is spelled “wimsee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | w | i | m | s | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /w/ | /ɪ/ | /m/ | /s/ | /i/ |
English writes “whimsy” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“wimsee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “whimsy”
seeseaemergencylucyfancysexypolicytaxipussymercy
“whimsy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “whimsy”?
“whimsy” is pronounced WIM-see — IPA /ˈwɪmsi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “wimsee”.
How many syllables are in “whimsy”?
“whimsy” has 2 syllables: WIM-see (the capitalized syllable is stressed).