How to pronounce limned
Say it like LIMD. Limned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limned
American and British speakers say limned in essentially the same way: /lɪmd/ in the US and /lɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIMD.
What does limned mean?
- described or represented in a lifelike manner
- simple past and past participle of limn How to pronounce limn
Where does limned come from?
From limn + -ed.
Words that rhyme with limned
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Questions about saying limned
How do you pronounce limned?
Say LIMD. The American pronunciation is /lɪmd/. In British English it is /lɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limned?
Limned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIMD.
Do Americans and Brits say limned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪmd/ and the British form is /lɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.