How do you pronounce "timid"?

In American English: /ˈtɪmɪd/ (TIM-id). In British English: /tˈɪmɪd/ (T-im). In Canadian English: /ˈtɪmɪd/ (TIM-id). In Australian English: /tˈɪmɪd/ (T-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɪmɪd/ (TIM-id), while in British English it's /tˈɪmɪd/ (T-im).

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timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/

TIM-id

Syllable Breakdown

tɪmti·ɪdmid

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