How to pronounce limbless
Say it like LIM-lus. Limbless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limbless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limbless
American and British speakers say limbless in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmləs/ in the US and /ˈlɪmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-lus.
What does limbless mean?
- Lacking limbs.“It hurt the general to see the limbless veterans who had sacrificed their arms and legs to a senseless war.”
Where does limbless come from?
From limb + -less.
Questions about saying limbless
How do you pronounce limbless?
Say LIM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limbless?
Limbless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say limbless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmləs/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.