How to pronounce liming
Say it like LY-ming. Liming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of liming
American and British speakers say liming in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-ming.
What does liming mean?
- present participle and gerund of lime How to pronounce lime
- An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).“The land required frequent limings.”
- Hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene.
Where does liming come from?
The word is associated with sitting under a lime tree, or having nothing more demanding to do than squeezing limes.
Words that rhyme with liming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liming.
Questions about saying liming
How do you pronounce liming?
Say LY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liming?
Liming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say liming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.