How do you pronounce ltd.?

The recorded pronunciation is /lˈɪmɪtɪd/.

ltd.

/lˈɪmɪtɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.47 in modern English

Syllables: lt-d.
IPA: /lˈɪmɪtɪd/

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Meaning

adj

Abbreviation of limited.

noun

Abbreviation of limited liability company.

Canadian usage; British usage

noun

Abbreviation of limited liability company.

Canadian usage; British usage

Example Sentences

"The project was co-created by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. Ltd., a German Consortium consisting of Siemens AG, Thyssen Transrapid GMBH and Transrapid International GMBH."

Usage

Canadian usage
British usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Law.

Inflected Forms

Ltd (alternative)

Phrases

Pty Ltd

Frequently Paired Words

Co. LLC PLC Inc.

Synonyms

limited company ld.

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