How to pronounce Lima
Say it like LY-muh. Lima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lima
American and British speakers say Lima in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪmə/ in the US and /ˈlaɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-muh.
Other ways to say Lima
Lima also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEE-muh /ˈlimə/
What does Lima mean?
- capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
Where does Lima come from?
Ellipsis of lima bean.
Questions about saying Lima
How do you pronounce Lima?
Say LY-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmə/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lima?
Lima has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say Lima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪmə/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.