How to pronounce limited
Say it like LIM-uh-tud. Limited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limited 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIM-ih-tid.
What does limited mean?
- small in range or scope“limited war”“a limited success”
- subject to limits or subjected to limits
- including only a part
- public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops“he caught the express to New York”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying limited
How do you pronounce limited?
Say LIM-uh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmətəd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limited?
Limited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · tud.
Is limited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (LIM-ih-tid).