How to pronounce timid
American English pronunciation
TIM-id
- IPA
- /ˈtɪmɪd/
- Syllables
- TIM · id (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What timid means
Shy and easily scared
In a sentence: The timid puppy hid behind the couch when guests arrived.
Where it comes from: From the Latin word for "to fear."
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