How to pronounce lambasting
Say it like lam-BAY-sting. Lambasting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- lam
- BAY
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambasting 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lambasting
American and British speakers say lambasting in essentially the same way: /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: lam-BAY-sting.
What does lambasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of lambast
- present participle and gerund of lambaste How to pronounce lambaste
- A harsh reprimand.
- A beating or thrashing.
Words that rhyme with lambasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lambasting.
Questions about saying lambasting
How do you pronounce lambasting?
Say lam-BAY-sting. The American pronunciation is /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambasting?
Lambasting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: lam · BAY · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say lambasting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /læmˈbeɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.