How to pronounce iamb
Say it like EYE-am. Iamb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪˌæm/EYE-am
UK British/aɪm/EYEM
- EYE
- am
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iamb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of iamb
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: EYEM.
What does iamb mean?
noun
- A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Questions about saying iamb
How do you pronounce iamb?
Say EYE-am. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪˌæm/. In British English it is /aɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iamb?
Iamb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · am.
Is iamb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /aɪm/ (EYEM).