How to pronounce limber
Say it like LIM-ber. Limber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limber 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of limber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIM-buh.
What does limber mean?
- A two-wheeled vehicle to which a wheeled artillery piece may be attached for transport. (Some versions have built-in storage bins for ammunition. Either the limber itself or the ammunition box may also be called a caisson.)
- The shafts or thills of a wagon or carriage.
- Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to allow water to pass to the pump well.
- To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant.
- Flexible, pliant, bendable.“He's so limber that he can kiss his knee without bending it.”
Where does limber come from?
Unknown; possibly related to limb or limp + -er, as seen in clever, slipper (“slippery”), waker (“alert”), etc.
Words that rhyme with limber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limber.
Questions about saying limber
How do you pronounce limber?
Say LIM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limber?
Limber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ber.
Is limber 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 /ˈlɪmbə/ (LIM-buh).