How to pronounce lamebrain
Say it like LAYM-brayn. Lamebrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYM).
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- LAYM
- brayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamebrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- braynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lamebrain
American and British speakers say lamebrain in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/ in the US and /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYM-brayn.
What does lamebrain mean?
- lamebrained, foolish
Where does lamebrain come from?
From lame + brain.
Questions about saying lamebrain
How do you pronounce lamebrain?
Say LAYM-brayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamebrain?
Lamebrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYM). Broken into parts: LAYM · brayn.
Do Americans and Brits say lamebrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈleɪmˌbreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.