How to pronounce limas
Say it like LY-muz. Limas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limas 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.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limas
American and British speakers say limas in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪməz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪməz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-muz.
Other ways to say limas
Limas also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEE-muz /ˈliməz/
What does limas mean?
- plural of lima How to pronounce lima
Questions about saying limas
How do you pronounce limas?
Say LY-muz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪməz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limas?
Limas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · muz.
Do Americans and Brits say limas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪməz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪməz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.