How to pronounce limes
Say it like LYMZ. Limes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/laɪmz/LYMZ
UK British/ˈlaɪmiːz/LY-meez
- LYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of limes
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
British respelling: LY-meez.
What does limes mean?
Where does limes come from?
From Latin līmes. Doublet of limit.
Words that rhyme with limes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limes.
Questions about saying limes
How do you pronounce limes?
Say LYMZ. The American pronunciation is /laɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limes?
Limes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYMZ.
Is limes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈlaɪmiːz/ (LY-meez).