How to pronounce lambkin
Say it like LAM-kin. Lambkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambkin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lambkin
American and British speakers say lambkin in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmkɪn/ in the US and /ˈlæmkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-kin.
What does lambkin mean?
- A young lamb, a very young sheep.
- A term of endearment.
Where does lambkin come from?
From lamb + -kin.
Questions about saying lambkin
How do you pronounce lambkin?
Say LAM-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlæmkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambkin?
Lambkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say lambkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlæmkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.