How to pronounce lam
Say it like LAM. Lam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lam
American and British speakers say lam in essentially the same way: /læm/ in the US and /læm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM.
What does lam mean?
- To beat or thrash.
- To flee or run away.
- A flight or escape.“on the lam”
- The twenty-third letter of the Arabic alphabet, ل (l). It is preceded by ك (k) and followed by م (m).
Where does lam come from?
From Middle English lamen, lemen, from Old English lemian and Old Norse lemja; both from Proto-Germanic *lamjaną.
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Words that rhyme with lam
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Words that sound like lam
Questions about saying lam
How do you pronounce lam?
Say LAM. The American pronunciation is /læm/. In British English it is /læm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lam?
Lam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAM.
Do Americans and Brits say lam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læm/ and the British form is /læm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lam?
Lam sounds the same as lamb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.