How do you pronounce "limerick"?

In American English: /ˈlɪmɝɪk/ (LIM-ur-ik). In British English: /lˈɪməɹˌɪk/ (L-im-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪmɝɪk/ (LIM-ur-ik). In Australian English: /lˈɪməɹˌɪk/ (L-im-uhr).

Is "limerick" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪmɝɪk/ (LIM-ur-ik), while in British English it's /lˈɪməɹˌɪk/ (L-im-uhr).

How to Pronounce "limerick"

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limerick

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/ˈlɪmɝɪk/

LIM-ur-ik

Syllable Breakdown

lɪmlim·ɝer·ɪkick

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