How to pronounce lambrequin
Say it like LAM-bruh-kin. Lambrequin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- bruh
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambrequin 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.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lambrequin
American and British speakers say lambrequin in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/ in the US and /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-bruh-kin.
What does lambrequin mean?
- A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.
- A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing.
- A decorative architectural element placed along the eaves of a roof, the edges of an overhang, etc.
Where does lambrequin come from?
Borrowed from French lambrequin, from Middle French lambequin, from Middle Dutch lepperkijn, lappekijn, from Old Dutch lappakīn (“little cloth”).
Questions about saying lambrequin
How do you pronounce lambrequin?
Say LAM-bruh-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambrequin?
Lambrequin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · bruh · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say lambrequin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlæmbrəkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.