How to pronounce limbs
Say it like LIMZ. Limbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limbs
American and British speakers say limbs in essentially the same way: /lɪmz/ in the US and /lɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIMZ.
What does limbs mean?
- plural of limb How to pronounce limb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of limb How to pronounce limb
Questions about saying limbs
How do you pronounce limbs?
Say LIMZ. The American pronunciation is /lɪmz/. In British English it is /lɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limbs?
Limbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say limbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪmz/ and the British form is /lɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.