How to Pronounce Lime

To pronounce "lime", say LIM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /laɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/laɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lime”

"lime" has 2 syllables: lim-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lime mean?

noun

  1. Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
  2. Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

verb

  1. To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
  2. To smear with birdlime.

Words that rhyme with lime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimbrhymelifetime

Related words

quicklimecalxlindenbasswoodbirdlime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lime"?▾

"Lime" has 2 syllables: lim · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lime" is /laɪm/.

What does "lime" mean?▾

Lime: Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

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