How many syllables in "lima"?

"lima" has 2 lettergrepen (li - ma).

How to divide "lima"?

"lima" divides into 2 parts: li · ma.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lima": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-ma(li · ma)● ○

Stress in "lima" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈliːmə⁄

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IPAˈliːmə

Lettergrepenli·ma

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How many syllables in "lima"?: "lima" has 2 lettergrepen (li - ma).
How to divide "lima"?: "lima" divides into 2 parts: li · ma.
Where is the stress in "lima"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lima"?: Say each syllable slowly (li... ma) and listen on SayItVid.