How to pronounce lambda
Say it like LAM-duh. Lambda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlæmdə/LAM-duh
UK British/ˈlæmdə/LAM-duh
- LAM
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambda 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lambda
American and British speakers say lambda in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmdə/ in the US and /ˈlæmdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-duh.
What does lambda mean?
noun
- The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.
- Unit representation of wavelength.
- The cosmological constant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying lambda
How do you pronounce lambda?
Say LAM-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmdə/. In British English it is /ˈlæmdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambda?
Lambda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say lambda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmdə/ and the British form is /ˈlæmdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.