How to Pronounce Limpet

To pronounce "limpet", say LIMP-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪm.pɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɪm.pɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “limpet”

"limpet" has 2 syllables: limp-et. It rhymes with trumpet and crumpet, if that helps it stick.

What does limpet mean?

noun

  1. A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.
  2. Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.

    “He stuck to me like a limpet all day!”

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Words that rhyme with limpet

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trumpetcrumpet

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "limpet"?▾

"Limpet" has 2 syllables: limp · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "limpet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "limpet" is /ˈlɪm.pɪt/.

What does "limpet" mean?▾

Limpet: A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.

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