How to pronounce limner
Say it like LIM-ner. Limner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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US American/ˈlɪmnɚ/LIM-ner
UK British/ˈlɪmnə/LIM-nuh
- LIM
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of limner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIM-nuh.
What does limner mean?
noun
- Someone who limns or portrays.
Where does limner come from?
From limn + -er.
Questions about saying limner
How do you pronounce limner?
Say LIM-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limner?
Limner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ner.
Is limner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪmnə/ (LIM-nuh).