How to pronounce limbic
Say it like LIM-bik. Limbic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limbic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limbic
American and British speakers say limbic in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmbɪk/ in the US and /ˈlɪmbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-bik.
What does limbic mean?
- Relating to the limbic system.
Where does limbic come from?
From French limbique, from Latin limbus (“edge, border”).
Questions about saying limbic
How do you pronounce limbic?
Say LIM-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limbic?
Limbic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say limbic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmbɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.