How to pronounce lema
Say it like LEE-muh. Lema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lema
American and British speakers say lema in essentially the same way: /ˈlimə/ in the US and /ˈliːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-muh.
What does lema mean?
- The secretion of the tarsal glands of the eye.
Words that rhyme with lema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lema.
Questions about saying lema
How do you pronounce lema?
Say LEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlimə/. In British English it is /ˈliːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lema?
Lema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say lema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlimə/ and the British form is /ˈliːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.