lima
LAI-ma
laima
/ˈlaɪmə/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lima” is spelled “laima”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ai | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /aɪ/ | /m/ | /ə/ |
English writes “lima” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“laima” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “lima”
mamadramatraumaemmacomamommaalmaplasmaalabamaoklahoma
“lima” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lima”?
“lima” is pronounced LAI-ma — IPA /ˈlaɪmə/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “laima”.
How many syllables are in “lima”?
“lima” has 2 syllables: LAI-ma (the capitalized syllable is stressed).