How Do You Spell DE LIMITS?

Pronunciation: [də lˈɪmɪts] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "de limits" is derived from its pronunciation. The first syllable "de" is pronounced as [də], while the second syllable "limits" is pronounced as [ˈlɪmɪts]. The letter "e" in the second syllable makes a short "i" sound due to the following "i" letter. The letter "t" in the second syllable is pronounced as a voiceless consonant [t] because it comes at the end of the syllable. This information can be useful for those who are learning English as a second language to improve their pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for DE LIMITS

• delimites
• delimits
• de limites
• se limits
• xe limits
• ce limits
• fe limits
• re limits
• ee limits
• dw limits
• ds limits
• dd limits
• dr limits
• d4 limits
• d3 limits
• de kimits
• de pimits
• de oimits
• de lumits
• de ljmits

Etymology of DE LIMITS

The word "delimits" is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" and the word "limits".

The prefix "de-" comes from Latin, and it usually conveys negation or reversal of an action or state. In this case, it acts as a reversing or negating element that suggests removing or setting boundaries.

The word "limits" originates from the Latin noun "limes" meaning "a boundary" or "a limit". Over time, it evolved into the Old French word "limite", before being adapted into English in the 15th century.

The combination of "de-" and "limits" forms "delimits", a word that expresses the act of removing or defining limits or boundaries.

Similar spelling word for DE LIMITS

• limits.