How Do You Spell NAMBY?

Pronunciation: [nˈambi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "namby" may confuse many people, as it does not follow typical English phonetic rules. The correct pronunciation of this word is /ˈnæmbi/, with the first syllable pronounced as "nam" and the second syllable pronounced as "bee". The origin of the term is believed to come from a poem written in the 18th century that mocked overly sentimental and weak individuals, referred to as "namby-pambies". Despite its unusual spelling, the term is still occasionally used today to describe someone who is overly emotional or weak-willed.

Common Misspellings for NAMBY

  • naby
  • nimby
  • nambee
  • nombi
  • Nambi
  • jamby
  • lamby
  • oamby
  • bamby
  • mamby
  • hamby
  • nzmby
  • nanby
  • nakby
  • najby
  • namvy
  • namb7
  • namb6
  • bnamby
  • nbamby

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