How to pronounce lambs
Say it like LAMZ. Lambs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lambs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lambs
American and British speakers say lambs in essentially the same way: /læmz/ in the US and /læmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAMZ.
What does lambs mean?
- plural of lamb How to pronounce lamb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lamb How to pronounce lamb
Questions about saying lambs
How do you pronounce lambs?
Say LAMZ. The American pronunciation is /læmz/. In British English it is /læmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lambs?
Lambs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lambs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læmz/ and the British form is /læmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.