How to Pronounce Liminal

To pronounce "liminal", say LIM-in-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪmən(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liminal”

"liminal" has 3 syllables: lim-in-al. It rhymes with cymenol and viminal, if that helps it stick.

What does liminal mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold.
  2. Of or pertaining to a beginning or first stage of a process.

Synonyms

inceptiveinchoativemarginal

Words that rhyme with liminal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cymenolviminal

Related words

periliminalsuperliminalsuper-liminalunderthresholdsubliminalsub-liminalin-betweenyinterludial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liminal"?▾

"Liminal" has 3 syllables: lim · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "liminal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liminal" is /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/.

What does "liminal" mean?▾

Liminal: Of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold.

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