How to pronounce limo
Say it like LIM-oh. Limo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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US American/ˈlɪmoʊ/LIM-oh
UK British/ˈlɪməʊ/LIM-oh
- LIM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of limo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIM-oh.
What does limo mean?
noun
- large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
Questions about saying limo
How do you pronounce limo?
Say LIM-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limo?
Limo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · oh.
Is limo 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 /ˈlɪməʊ/ (LIM-oh).