How to pronounce limn
Say it like LIM. Limn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limn 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.
American vs British pronunciation of limn
American and British speakers say limn in essentially the same way: /lɪm/ in the US and /lɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM.
What does limn mean?
- To draw or paint; to delineate.
Where does limn come from?
From Middle English limnen, limyne, lymm, lymn, lymne (“to illuminate (a manuscript)”), a variant of luminen (“to illuminate (a manuscript)”), short form of enluminen (“to shed light on, illuminate; to enlighten; to make bright or clear; to
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Words that rhyme with limn
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Words that sound like limn
Questions about saying limn
How do you pronounce limn?
Say LIM. The American pronunciation is /lɪm/. In British English it is /lɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limn?
Limn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIM.
Do Americans and Brits say limn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪm/ and the British form is /lɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as limn?
Limn sounds the same as limb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.