lime

/laɪm/
Syllables lime
Stress LIME

Phonics Breakdown

l
/l/
consonant sound
ime
/aɪm/
long i (i_e)

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit; also a white powder made from limestone

Sound Reference

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ime=/aɪm/ (time)

Example

She added a slice of lime to the drink.