English pronunciation · Words Starting with N
Nymph Pronunciation
Nymph is pronounced NIMF, IPA /ˈnɪmf/.
NIMF
US /ˈnɪmf/ · UK /ˈnɪmf/
Syllables: NIMF (1 syllable)
noun: A minor nature goddess of Greek myth, or the immature stage of certain insects.
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Nymph in a Sentence
- A nymph guards the spring in the older version of the story.
- Dragonfly nymphs live underwater for years.
- The painting shows a nymph beside a pool.
Common Mispronunciations of Nymph
Not NIM-puh
One syllable, ending on the mf cluster. There is no vowel after the m.
Not NIMP
Close on an f sound, since ph is f in Greek borrowings. Stopping at the p leaves the word half said.
Tip: Move straight from the m to the f without letting the lips pop into a p. It helps to think of the ending as the mph of triumph.
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