How to pronounce lama
Say it like LAH-muh. Lama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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US American/ˈlɑmə/LAH-muh
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- LAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lama mean?
noun
- A master of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Alternative form of llama.
Where does lama come from?
Borrowed from Tibetan བླ་མ (bla ma).
Words that rhyme with lama
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Words that sound like lama
Questions about saying lama
How do you pronounce lama?
Say LAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lama?
Lama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · muh.
What words sound the same as lama?
Lama sounds the same as llama in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.