Vimto or Vimpto

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How do you pronounce it?

For me, I say it like ‘Vimp-toe

Is this a Northern thing?

Also, can we agree a cold pint of Vimto is one of the best drinks ever

I always say the p. Welsh.

I've always said Vimpto without even thinking about it (until this thread title). Even though that is clearly not its name. How odd.

But then I always used to think that hamsters were hampsters.

I’d have said don’t be stupid it’s Vimto but having now said it lots of times, I think there is a bit if a p in there. Very definitely a southerner.

Oh, and PS (pronounced PPS of course), I think Vimto is DISGUSTING. It is Ribena for people who hate themselves.

Lancashire - originally Manchester and I think we did have the hint of a p in there but I don't say it that way now. I love it, especially hot in winter or when I've got a cold. Got to be in a glass mug. Have never got over it being an anagram of vomit though. 🙁

Had the same conversation recently with DH…I always say Vimpto.
Unless I deliberately say Wimpto which is what the kids called it.

Known as ‘Vimto - it’s an anagram of vomit’ in this house.

Vimto definitely pronounced vimpto. Also Northern.

But I pronounce handbag as ham-bag (as in “fetch us me keys, will you, love? They’re in me ham bag!”)

If you ask me this is confusing the ‘t’ and ‘p’ sound.
As I pronounce it ‘vimt-o’ rather than ‘Vimp-toe’ but as I say them both I can see they are very similar to the ear.

Alas I have no need to ask for Vimto (no P) since it was desacrated with artifical sweetners.

It used to be lovely to drink hot on a cold winters day.

My favourite drink! I pronounce it 'Vimto',no 'p' sound in it for me

Northern here - never said vimpto. Don't know anyone who does.

Do you say Chimlee and hospical too? 😆

They still do the normal one. Can't say it tastes exactly the same as the original, but there's definitely a full fat version! I buy whichever one is on offer 🤪

The middle eastern stuff has no artificial sweeteners (well, they do a sugar-free version, but the standard one is just sweetened with sugar). I guess it wouldn't be much use for iftar otherwise. You can buy it online but it might be a bit pricey. Could try local import shops?

Vimpto in The Midlands. Lovely hot. Though if I was in Scotland I’d be on the Irn Bru instead

I'm now sitting here saying Vimpto and Hampster on repeat . I'm from east Lancs originally and it turns out I say both "vimp-toe" and Hampster". Who knew?
I also don't think I realised Vimto was a northern thing but I'm proud that it is as it's bloody lovely (original full sugar cordial version, that is)

I say Vimpto too.

https://makemeacocktail.com/cocktail/2917/knickersoff-vimto

I love the cocktail. The name is very fitting too.

That’s more Rochdale or Bury way, vimpto is slightly more north
(Edit actually I’ve never heard anyone in Bury say ‘vimto’ let alone ‘vimpto’. I will investigate when I next go to the market)
@dollopofsauce I’ve heard Hampster a fair bit round here too (or rather a fair bit round where I grew up)

@AllThePotatoesAreSingingJingleBells Ive heard Hospical a fair bit, but def don’t say it 😅
Whats chimlee? Chimney?
Parents from Moston and Langley, I’m near Stocky 🤣

The original one has still had most of the sugars swopped for sweetness, like most soft drinks. Dr Pepper, Fanta, Irn Bru. They used to be over 100 calories a can and are now around 60. The only one I can think of that is untouched is Coca Cola.

The “zero” versions are pretty much calorie free.

I was in the states recently and drank my own body weight in full sugar Dr Pepper. I’m glad it’s not an option all the time though!

Midlands and I didn't realise but I say vimpto

When we lived in Australia my friend brought a bottle back from the UK wrapped in a towel in her suitcase, it smashed, what a mess. Though the Uncle Joe's Mintballs from Wigan were alright 😁

Vimto.

I judge people who say Vimpto the same as those who type would of, should of, could of....

Do you say Chimlee and hospical too?

@SabreIsMyFave I like you, we could be friends 😂

Where I live, we just cut out words for no reason.
Jwonowtfrotshop? 🤣