How to pronounce limulid
Say it like LIM-yuh-lud. Limulid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- yuh
- lud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limulid 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ludKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limulid
American and British speakers say limulid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmjələd/ in the US and /ˈlɪmjʊlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-yuu-lid.
What does limulid mean?
- Any horseshoe crab in the family Limulidae.
Questions about saying limulid
How do you pronounce limulid?
Say LIM-yuh-lud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmjələd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmjʊlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limulid?
Limulid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · yuh · lud.
Do Americans and Brits say limulid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmjələd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmjʊlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.