How to pronounce limerence
Say it like LIM-uh-runs. Limerence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limerence 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limerence
American and British speakers say limerence in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmərəns/ in the US and /ˈlɪmərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-uh-runs.
What does limerence mean?
- An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated.
Where does limerence come from?
From limer- (“a coined, arbitrary first element”) + -ence.
Questions about saying limerence
How do you pronounce limerence?
Say LIM-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmərəns/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limerence?
Limerence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say limerence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmərəns/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.