How to pronounce limousine
Say it like LIM-uh-zeen. Limousine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limousine 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of limousine
American and British speakers say limousine in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪməˌzin/ in the US and /ˈlɪməˌziːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-uh-zeen.
What does limousine mean?
- An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front.
- An automobile with such a body.
- A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur.
Where does limousine come from?
Borrowed from French limousine, from region Limousin, originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovices (adjective Lemovicīnus), name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows
Questions about saying limousine
How do you pronounce limousine?
Say LIM-uh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪməˌzin/. In British English it is /ˈlɪməˌziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limousine?
Limousine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · zeen.
Do Americans and Brits say limousine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪməˌzin/ and the British form is /ˈlɪməˌziːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.