How to Pronounce "nymph"
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ˈnɪmf
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nˈɪmf
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Definition
A 'nymph' is a female spirit in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, said to live in nature. In biology, a nymph is a young stage of certain insects that looks like a smaller adult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪmf
British English
nˈɪmf
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
In Greek myths, a nymph protected the forest.
A dragonfly nymph lives underwater before becoming an adult.
The story describes a lake nymph who sings.
These grasshopper nymphs haven't grown wings yet.