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lime
Definition:
(nou) a caustic substance produced by heating limestone (nou) a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide (nou) a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds (nou) any of various related trees bearing limes (nou) any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber (nou) the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
Phonetic Transcription:
laɪm
Examples:
She was looking for the lime stone.
Exposed stones and peeled off lime plaster only add to its pitiable condition.
Macerate the raspberries in lime juice.
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Common mistakes of lime pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "lime" with a short "i" sound, like in "bit." The correct pronunciation is /laɪm/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "m": A common mistake is stressing the "m" too heavily, making it sound like "lime-m." The correct stress is on the vowel, with "lime" pronounced as /laɪm/. Tip: Keep the "m" soft and quick.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "lime" as "lm," omitting the vowel entirely. This leads to misunderstanding. The proper pronunciation is /laɪm/. Tip: Always ensure to articulate the vowel clearly.
- Confusing with "lyme": People sometimes confuse "lime" with "lyme," which refers to a disease. "Lime" is pronounced /laɪm/, while "lyme" is pronounced /laɪm/ as well but can lead to context confusion. Tip: Use context clues to differentiate between them.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might pronounce "lime" as "li-me," adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable, /laɪm/. Tip: Practice saying "lime" quickly to reinforce the single syllable.