How to Pronounce "wimple"
word
ˈwɪmpəl
WIM-puhl
wˈɪmpəl
WIM-puhl
Definition
A wimple is a cloth covering for the head and neck, once worn by women in medieval Europe and now most often seen as part of a nun's traditional habit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪmpəl
British English
wˈɪmpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIM-puhl
UK
WIM-puhl
Listen in Context
The nun wore a white wimple.
In medieval times, women often covered their hair with a wimple.
The museum displayed a beautiful old wimple.
She adjusted her wimple before entering the chapel.