How to pronounce lambaste
Say it like lam-BAYST. Lambaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST).
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- lam
- BAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambaste pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lambaste
American and British speakers say lambaste in essentially the same way: /læmˈbeɪst/ in the US and /læmˈbeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: lam-BAYST.
What does lambaste mean?
- To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.“The sergeant lambasted the new recruits daily.”
- To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
Where does lambaste come from?
First attested in 1637.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lambaste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lambaste.
Questions about saying lambaste
How do you pronounce lambaste?
Say lam-BAYST. The American pronunciation is /læmˈbeɪst/. In British English it is /læmˈbeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambaste?
Lambaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST). Broken into parts: lam · BAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say lambaste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læmˈbeɪst/ and the British form is /læmˈbeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.