How to Pronounce Limbs

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/lɪmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “limbs”

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

What does limbs 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.

noun

  1. The apparent visual edge of a celestial body.

    “solar limb”

  2. (on a measuring instrument) The graduated edge of a circle or arc.

Synonyms

boughdelimb

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Words that rhyme with limbs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hymnstrimsslimslimnsprelimsdimsshimsforelimbsgimmeskimsmimbsgyms

Related words

boughedsharp-limbedamputeesarmsartsboughsbranchesbranchlets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "limbs"?▾

"Limbs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "limbs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "limbs" is /lɪmz/.

What does "limbs" mean?▾

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

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