How to Pronounce Lymph

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

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/lɪmf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lymph”

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

What does lymph mean?

noun

  1. (poetical) Pure water.
  2. A colourless, watery bodily fluid, carried by the lymphatic system, that consists mainly of white blood cells.

Words that rhyme with lymph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nymphlymph-glymph

Related words

coagulablelifebloodbloodcancerglandlymphaticganglionganglia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lymph"?▾

"Lymph" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lymph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lymph" is /lɪmf/.

What does "lymph" mean?▾

Lymph: (poetical) Pure water.

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