How to Pronounce Off-limits

To pronounce "off-limits", say OFFL-im-its — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

OFFL-im-its

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💡 Tip for remembering “off-limits”

"off-limits" has 3 syllables: offl-im-its.

What does off-limits mean?

adjective

  1. Not to be entered or used; restricted.

    “The pond was off-limits to swimmers.”

Synonyms

out of bounds

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Related words

out-of-boundsrestrictedforbiddenbannedprohibitedno-gotaboounattainable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "off-limits"?▾

"Off-limits" has 3 syllables: offl · im · its.

What does "off-limits" mean?▾

Off-limits: Not to be entered or used; restricted.

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