How to pronounce lamb
Say it like LAM. Lamb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamb 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 lamb
American and British speakers say lamb in essentially the same way: /læm/ in the US and /læm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM.
What does lamb mean?
- young sheep
- English essayist (1775-1834)
- a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)
- give birth to a lamb“the ewe lambed”
Words that rhyme with lamb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamb.
Words that sound like lamb
Questions about saying lamb
How do you pronounce lamb?
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 lamb?
Lamb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAM.
Do Americans and Brits say lamb 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 lamb?
Lamb sounds the same as lam in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.