English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Limbs Pronunciation
Limbs is pronounced LIMZ, IPA /ˈlɪmz/.
LIMZ
US /ˈlɪmz/ · UK /ˈlɪmz/
Syllables: LIMZ (1 syllable)
noun (plural of limb): Arms and legs, or the large branches of a tree.
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Limbs in a Sentence
- Her limbs ached after the climb.
- The storm tore limbs off the old beech.
- Spiders have eight limbs and insects six.
Common Mispronunciations of Limbs
Not LIMBZ with the b sounded
No b comes back when the plural arrives. Climbs and tombs stay just as quiet.
Not LIM-buhz
The m runs straight into the z with no vowel between them, so the word keeps one beat.
Tip: Practise the ending by holding the m and then adding voice to the z: mmm-z.
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