How to pronounce lambert
Say it like LAM-bert. Lambert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- bert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambert 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.
- bertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lambert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAM-but.
What does lambert mean?
- a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
- English composer and conductor (1905-1951)
Where does lambert come from?
From Lambert; Named for Johann Heinrich Lambert (1728–1777), a Swiss mathematician, physicist and astronomer.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lambert
How do you pronounce lambert?
Say LAM-bert. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbɚt/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambert?
Lambert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · bert.
Is lambert 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 /ˈlæmbət/ (LAM-but).