How to pronounce limbate
Say it like LIM-bayt. Limbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limbate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of limbate
American and British speakers say limbate in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪmbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-bayt.
What does limbate mean?
- Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different color; bordered.
Where does limbate come from?
First attested in 1826; borrowed from Latin limbātus, from limbus (“edge, border”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying limbate
How do you pronounce limbate?
Say LIM-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limbate?
Limbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say limbate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.