How to pronounce lambing
Say it like LAM-ing. Lambing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lambing
American and British speakers say lambing in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlæmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-ing.
What does lambing mean?
- present participle and gerund of lamb How to pronounce lamb
- the act of a ewe giving birth to a lamb
Words that rhyme with lambing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lambing.
Questions about saying lambing
How do you pronounce lambing?
Say LAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambing?
Lambing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lambing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlæmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.