How to pronounce lambdacism
Say it like LAMB-duh-siz-um. Lambdacism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMB).
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- LAMB
- duh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambdacism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMBSay 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.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lambdacism
American and British speakers say lambdacism in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAMB-duh-siz-um.
What does lambdacism mean?
- A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.
Where does lambdacism come from?
Borrowed from Latin lambdacismus.
Questions about saying lambdacism
How do you pronounce lambdacism?
Say LAMB-duh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambdacism?
Lambdacism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMB). Broken into parts: LAMB · duh · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lambdacism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.