How to pronounce limitary
Say it like LIM-ih-ter-ee. Limitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitary 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of limitary
American and British speakers say limitary in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmɪˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈlɪmɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-ih-tuh-ree.
What does limitary mean?
- Of or pertaining to a limit or boundary.
- That limits or restricts.
- Confined within limits; limited in extent, authority, power, etc.
Where does limitary come from?
From Latin līmitāris.
Questions about saying limitary
How do you pronounce limitary?
Say LIM-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitary?
Limitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ih · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say limitary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmɪˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.