How to pronounce limousin
Say it like lim-uh-ZIN. Limousin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIN).
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- lim
- uh
- ZIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limousin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limousin
American and British speakers say limousin in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ in the US and /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: lim-uh-ZIN.
What does limousin mean?
- A breed of beef cattle.
Where does limousin come from?
Borrowed from French limousine.
Words that rhyme with limousin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limousin.
Questions about saying limousin
How do you pronounce limousin?
Say lim-uh-ZIN. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/. In British English it is /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limousin?
Limousin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIN). Broken into parts: lim · uh · ZIN.
Do Americans and Brits say limousin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ and the British form is /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.