How to Pronounce "shrimp"
word
/ˈʃɹɪmp/
shrimp
/ʃɹˈɪmp/
shrimp
Definition
A shrimp is a small sea animal with a shell and many legs, often used as food. In informal English, it can also mean a very small or weak person, but that use can sound rude.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɹɪmp/
British English
/ʃɹˈɪmp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shrimp
UK
shrimp
Listen in Context
I ordered grilled shrimp for dinner.
This soup has shrimp and rice in it.
We saw tiny shrimp in the water.
Do you eat shrimp, or are you allergic to shellfish?