How to pronounce forelimbs
Say it like FOR-limz. Forelimbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌlɪmz/FOR-limz
UK British/ˈfɔːˌlɪmz/FAW-limz
- FOR
- limz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forelimbs 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.
- limzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forelimbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-limz.
What does forelimbs mean?
noun
- plural of forelimb How to pronounce forelimb
Questions about saying forelimbs
How do you pronounce forelimbs?
Say FOR-limz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌlɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌlɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forelimbs?
Forelimbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · limz.
Is forelimbs 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 /ˈfɔːˌlɪmz/ (FAW-limz).