How to pronounce limpid
Say it like LIM-pid. Limpid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- pid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limpid 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.
- pidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limpid
American and British speakers say limpid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmpɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɪmpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-pid.
What does limpid mean?
- Clear, transparent or bright.“The limpid glass doors reveal the living room clearly from the dining room.”
Where does limpid come from?
From French limpide, from Latin limpidus.
Questions about saying limpid
How do you pronounce limpid?
Say LIM-pid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmpɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limpid?
Limpid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · pid.
Do Americans and Brits say limpid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmpɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.