How do you pronounce "shimmy"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪmi/ (SHIM-ee). In British English: /ʃˈɪmi/ (SH-im). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪmi/ (SHIM-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪmi/ (SH-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪmi/ (SHIM-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪmi/ (SH-im).

How to Pronounce "shimmy"

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shimmy

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/ˈʃɪmi/

SHIM-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪmshim·imy

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