How to pronounce lamia
Say it like LAY-mee-uh. Lamia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lamia
American and British speakers say lamia in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪmiə/ in the US and /ˈleɪmiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-mee-uh.
What does lamia mean?
- A monster preying upon human beings, who sucked the blood of children, often described as having the head and breasts of a woman and the lower half of a serpent.
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Words that rhyme with lamia
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Questions about saying lamia
How do you pronounce lamia?
Say LAY-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪmiə/. In British English it is /ˈleɪmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamia?
Lamia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · mee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say lamia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪmiə/ and the British form is /ˈleɪmiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.