How to pronounce lamely
Say it like LAYM-lee. Lamely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYM).
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- LAYM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lamely
American and British speakers say lamely in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪmli/ in the US and /ˈleɪmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYM-lee.
What does lamely mean?
- In the manner of one who is lame.
- In a foolish or ineffective way.“He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him.”
Where does lamely come from?
From lame + -ly.
Words that rhyme with lamely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamely.
Questions about saying lamely
How do you pronounce lamely?
Say LAYM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪmli/. In British English it is /ˈleɪmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamely?
Lamely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYM). Broken into parts: LAYM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lamely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪmli/ and the British form is /ˈleɪmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.