flimsy

How to Split "flimsy" into Syllables

The word flimsy is divided into 2 syllables: flim·sy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• flim — 1st syllable
• sy — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of flimsy:

• IPA: /ˈflɪmzi/

📖 Definitions

1. flimsy (comparative flimsier or more flimsy, superlative flimsiest or most flimsy)
2. Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial. [from 18th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

The origin of the adjective is uncertain; it is possibly from flim(-flam) (“(noun) false information presented as true, misinformation, nonsense; poor attempt at deception, confidence trick, pretence; (adjective) frivolous, nonsensical; deceptive; fictitious”) or a metathesis of film (“thin layer of a substance; slender thread”) + -sy (suffix forming adjectives and nouns). The noun and verb are derived from the noun. Noun sense 4 (“metal container”) refers to the fact that the conta...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare flimsy with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
flimsy	2	flim·sy
feeling	2	feel-ing
fluency	2	fluen-cy
fooling	2	fool-ing
flounce	2	floun-ce

🔗 Related Words

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flip, flit, flick, flier, fling, Flint, flirt, fliest.