How to pronounce limitarian
Say it like lim-ih-TER-ee-un. Limitarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- lim
- ih
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limitarian
American and British speakers say limitarian in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛriən/ in the US and /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lim-ih-TAIR-ree-un.
What does limitarian mean?
- Tending to limit, or supporting limitarianism.
- One who subscribes to the doctrine of limitarianism.
Where does limitarian come from?
From limit + -arian.
Words that rhyme with limitarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limitarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying limitarian
How do you pronounce limitarian?
Say lim-ih-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitarian?
Limitarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: lim · ih · TER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say limitarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛriən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪmɪˈtɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.