How to pronounce limer
Say it like LY-mer. Limer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪmər/LY-mer
UK British/ˈlaɪmə/LY-muh
- LY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-muh.
What does limer mean?
noun
- Someone who limes; someone who uses bird-lime or who limewashes.
- Someone who hangs around the streets; someone hanging out.
Where does limer come from?
From lime + -er.
Questions about saying limer
How do you pronounce limer?
Say LY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmər/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limer?
Limer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · mer.
Is limer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlaɪmə/ (LY-muh).