How to pronounce lamboy
Say it like LAM-boy. Lamboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamboy 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.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of lamboy
American and British speakers say lamboy in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-boy.
What does lamboy mean?
- A lamboys (“armor skirt”).
Questions about saying lamboy
How do you pronounce lamboy?
Say LAM-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamboy?
Lamboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say lamboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlæmˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.