How to pronounce lambent
Say it like LAM-bunt. Lambent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lambent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAM
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambent 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.
- buntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lambent
American and British speakers say lambent in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmbənt/ in the US and /ˈlæmbənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-bunt.
What does lambent mean?
- Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
- Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.“The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.”
- Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.“We appreciated her lambent comments.”
Where does lambent come from?
From Latin lambēns, present participle of lambō (“lick”).
Questions about saying lambent
How do you pronounce lambent?
Say LAM-bunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbənt/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambent?
Lambent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · bunt.
Do Americans and Brits say lambent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmbənt/ and the British form is /ˈlæmbənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.