How to pronounce limping
Say it like LIM-ping. Limping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limping
American and British speakers say limping in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-ping.
What does limping mean?
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Questions about saying limping
How do you pronounce limping?
Say LIM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limping?
Limping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say limping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.