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