How to pronounce limby
Say it like LIM-ee. Limby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of limby
American and British speakers say limby in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmi/ in the US and /ˈlɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-ee.
What does limby mean?
- Having many limbs, or branches.“a limby tree”
- An amputee, especially one who has lost a leg.
Where does limby come from?
From limb + -y.
Words that rhyme with limby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limby.
Questions about saying limby
How do you pronounce limby?
Say LIM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limby?
Limby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say limby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.