How to pronounce limehouse
Say it like LYME-hows. Limehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYME).
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- LYME
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of limehouse
American and British speakers say limehouse in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪmˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈlaɪmhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYME-hows.
What does limehouse mean?
- An oast house that uses a limekiln.
Where does limehouse come from?
From lime + house.
Questions about saying limehouse
How do you pronounce limehouse?
Say LYME-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limehouse?
Limehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYME). Broken into parts: LYME · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say limehouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪmˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪmhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.