How to pronounce limits
Say it like LIM-uts. Limits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limits
American and British speakers say limits in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪməts/ in the US and /ˈlɪmɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-its.
What does limits mean?
- plural of limit How to pronounce limit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of limit How to pronounce limit
Questions about saying limits
How do you pronounce limits?
Say LIM-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪməts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limits?
Limits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say limits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪməts/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.