How to pronounce limey
Say it like LY-mee. Limey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limey 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of limey
American and British speakers say limey in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪmi/ in the US and /ˈlaɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-mee.
What does limey mean?
- Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.
- Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).“This drink is full of limey goodness.”
Where does limey come from?
In the sense of Englishman, reduced from the 19th century term lime-juicer (“a British ship”), from the lime juice British ships carried to ward off scurvy.
Words that rhyme with limey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limey.
Questions about saying limey
How do you pronounce limey?
Say LY-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limey?
Limey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say limey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.