How to pronounce forelimb
Say it like FOR-lim. Forelimb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌlɪm/FOR-lim
UK British/ˈfɔːˌlɪm/FAW-lim
- FOR
- lim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forelimb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forelimb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-lim.
What does forelimb mean?
noun
- The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal
Where does forelimb come from?
From fore- + limb.
Questions about saying forelimb
How do you pronounce forelimb?
Say FOR-lim. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌlɪm/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌlɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forelimb?
Forelimb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · lim.
Is forelimb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːˌlɪm/ (FAW-lim).