How to pronounce lamber
Say it like LAM-er. Lamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamber 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lamber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAM-uh.
What does lamber mean?
- A ewe that gives birth to a lamb.
- A farm worker who supervises the birth of lambs.
Where does lamber come from?
From lamb + -er.
Words that rhyme with lamber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamber.
Questions about saying lamber
How do you pronounce lamber?
Say LAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamber?
Lamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · er.
Is lamber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlæmə/ (LAM-uh).