How to pronounce lambic
Say it like LAM-bik. Lambic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lambic
American and British speakers say lambic in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmbɪk/ in the US and /ˈlæmbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-bik.
What does lambic mean?
- A midstrength, traditional Belgian and Flemish sour beer of spontaneous fermentation.
Words that rhyme with lambic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lambic.
Questions about saying lambic
How do you pronounce lambic?
Say LAM-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambic?
Lambic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say lambic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmbɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlæmbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.