How do you pronounce "flimsy"?

In American English: /ˈflɪmzi/ (FLIMZ-ee). In British English: /flˈɪmzi/ (FL-imz). In Canadian English: /ˈflɪmzi/ (FLIMZ-ee). In Australian English: /flˈɪmzi/ (FL-imz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɪmzi/ (FLIMZ-ee), while in British English it's /flˈɪmzi/ (FL-imz).

How to Pronounce "flimsy"

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flimsy

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/ˈflɪmzi/

FLIMZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

flɪmzflim·isy

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