How to pronounce limericks
Say it like LIM-uh-riks. Limericks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limericks 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.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limericks
American and British speakers say limericks in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmərɪks/ in the US and /ˈlɪmərɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-uh-riks.
What does limericks mean?
- plural of limerick How to pronounce limerick
Questions about saying limericks
How do you pronounce limericks?
Say LIM-uh-riks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmərɪks/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmərɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limericks?
Limericks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · riks.
Do Americans and Brits say limericks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmərɪks/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmərɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.