How to Pronounce "lima"
word
ˈɫaɪmə/, /ˈɫimə
LY-muh or LEE-muh
ˈliːmə
LEE-muh
Definition
Lima can mean a small green citrus fruit similar to a lemon (lime), a tool used for smoothing rough surfaces (file), or the capital city of Peru. The meaning depends on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪmə/, /ˈɫimə
British English
ˈliːmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LY-muh or LEE-muh
UK
LEE-muh
Listen in Context
I put a slice of lima in my water.
He visited Lima last summer.
The carpenter uses a lima to smooth the wood.
Could you pass me that lima for my nails?