How to pronounce lambchop
Say it like LAM-chahp. Lambchop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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US American/ˈlæmtʃɑp/LAM-chahp
UK British/ˈlæmtʃɒp/LAM-chop
- LAM
- chahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambchop 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.
- chahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lambchop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LAM-chop.
What does lambchop mean?
noun
- A chop or rib of lamb.
- A term of endearment.
Where does lambchop come from?
From lamb + chop.
Questions about saying lambchop
How do you pronounce lambchop?
Say LAM-chahp. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmtʃɑp/. In British English it is /ˈlæmtʃɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambchop?
Lambchop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · chahp.
Is lambchop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlæmtʃɒp/ (LAM-chop).