How do you pronounce "blimp"?

In American English: /ˈblɪmp/ (BLIMP). In British English: /blˈɪmp/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈblɪmp/ (BLIMP). In Australian English: /blˈɪmp/ (BL).

Is "blimp" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɪmp/ (BLIMP), while in British English it's /blˈɪmp/ (BL).

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blimp

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/ˈblɪmp/

BLIMP

Syllable Breakdown

blɪmpblimp

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