How to Pronounce Limb

To pronounce "limb", say LIMB — one syllable, IPA /lɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/lɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “limb”

"limb" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grim and dim, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lim — easy to mix up when writing.

What does limb mean?

noun

  1. A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
  2. A branch of a tree.

verb

  1. To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).

    “They limbed the felled trees before cutting them into logs.”

  2. To supply with limbs.

Synonyms

boughdelimb

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Words that rhyme with limb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grimdimskimvimtrimprimhymnwhimrimbrimshimpseudonym

Related words

boughedsharp-limbedlegpawarmlaminawingpeck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "limb"?▾

"Limb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "limb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "limb" is /lɪm/.

What does "limb" mean?▾

Limb: A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

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