To pronounce "lima", say LIM-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lima
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LIM-a
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"lima" has 2 syllables: lim-a. It rhymes with schema and prima, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lema — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Lima" has 2 syllables: lim · a.
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