how to pronounce limousin

/li.mu.zɛ̃/

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limousin is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of limousin in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… une seule région limousin fut même le …”

meanings of limousin

noun:

Person from Limousin.
A bricklayer skilled in limousinage.
Limousin; the dialect of Occitan.

name:

Limousin (a former region in France).

adjective:

Limousin; relating to Limousin.

limousin frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word limousin occurs in french on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.