How to Pronounce Limber

To pronounce "limber", say LIMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “limber”

"limber" has 2 syllables: limb-er. It rhymes with timbre and timber, if that helps it stick.

What does limber mean?

verb

  1. To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant.

adjective

  1. Flexible, pliant, bendable.

    “He's so limber that he can kiss his knee without bending it.”

Words that rhyme with limber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

timbretimberimberkimber

Related words

suppleflexibleflexileflexibilitylitheagilesoftbendsome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "limber"?▾

"Limber" has 2 syllables: limb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "limber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "limber" is /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/.

What does "limber" mean?▾

Limber: To cause to become limber; to make flexible or pliant.

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