How to pronounce limiting
Say it like LIM-uh-ting. Limiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limiting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIM-ih-ting.
What does limiting mean?
- restricting the scope or freedom of action
- strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
- the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying limiting
How do you pronounce limiting?
Say LIM-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limiting?
Limiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · ting.
Is limiting 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 /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ (LIM-ih-ting).