How to pronounce lamby
Say it like LAM-bee. Lamby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lamby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lamby
American and British speakers say lamby in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmbi/ in the US and /ˈlæmbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAM-bee.
What does lamby mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a lamb or the meat of a lamb.
- Alternative form of lambie.
Where does lamby come from?
From lamb + -y.
Questions about saying lamby
How do you pronounce lamby?
Say LAM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmbi/. In British English it is /ˈlæmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamby?
Lamby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say lamby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmbi/ and the British form is /ˈlæmbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.