How to pronounce limps
Say it like LIMPS. Limps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of limps
American and British speakers say limps in essentially the same way: /lɪmps/ in the US and /lɪmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIMPS.
What does limps mean?
- plural of limp How to pronounce limp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of limp How to pronounce limp
Words that rhyme with limps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limps.
Questions about saying limps
How do you pronounce limps?
Say LIMPS. The American pronunciation is /lɪmps/. In British English it is /lɪmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limps?
Limps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say limps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪmps/ and the British form is /lɪmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.