How to pronounce limekiln
Say it like LYME-kiln. Limekiln has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYME).
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- LYME
- kiln
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limekiln 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.
- kilnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limekiln
American and British speakers say limekiln in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/ in the US and /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYME-kiln.
What does limekiln mean?
- A furnace used to produce lime (quicklime and slaked lime) from limestone.
Where does limekiln come from?
From lime + kiln.
Questions about saying limekiln
How do you pronounce limekiln?
Say LYME-kiln. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limekiln?
Limekiln has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYME). Broken into parts: LYME · kiln.
Do Americans and Brits say limekiln the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪmˌkɪln/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.