limit

How to Split "limit" into Syllables

The word limit is divided into 2 syllables: li·mit. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• li — 1st syllable
• mit — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of limit:

• IPA: /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
2. At the time, there seemed to be no limit to the size of ever-larger private equity deals, with banks falling over each other to arrange financing on generous terms and to invest money from their own private equity arms.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English limit, from Old French limit, from Latin līmes (“a cross-path or balk between fields, hence a boundary, boundary line or wall, any path or road, border, limit”). Displaced native Old English ġemǣre. Doublet of limes. From Middle English limiten, from Old French limiter, from Latin līmitō (“to bound, limit, fix, determine”), from līmes; see noun. Borrowed from Russian лими́т (limít), itself from French limite. From English limit. Internationalism, from Du...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down limit into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare limit with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
limit	2	li·mit
lamed	2	lam-ed
lemonade	4	le-mo-na-de
lowland	2	low-land
Land	1	land

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to limit:

Lima, limb, lime, limn, limo, limp, limy, Limbo.