How to pronounce limitrophe
Say it like LIM-ih-trohf. Limitrophe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- ih
- trohf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitrophe 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.
- trohfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of limitrophe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIM-ih-trohf.
What does limitrophe mean?
- Border, frontier; being or existing along a border or frontier.
- A border state or area.
Where does limitrophe come from?
From French limitrophe, from Latin limitrophus.
Questions about saying limitrophe
How do you pronounce limitrophe?
Say LIM-ih-trohf. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmɪtroʊf/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmɪtrəʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitrophe?
Limitrophe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ih · trohf.
Is limitrophe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɪmɪtrəʊf/ (LIM-ih-trohf).