How to Pronounce "limbo"
word
/ˈɫɪmboʊ/
LIM-boh
/lˈɪmbəʊ/
LIM-boh
Definition
A state of being stuck or waiting for a decision, not sure what will happen next. It can also refer to a type of Caribbean dance where people lean backward under a bar.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪmboʊ/
British English
/lˈɪmbəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIM-boh
UK
LIM-boh
Listen in Context
My job application is still in limbo.
After the meeting, the project was left in limbo.
The students waited in limbo for the exam results.
Because of the delay, we're all stuck in limbo right now.