How to pronounce lampoon
Say it like lam-POON. Lampoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POON).
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US American/læmˈpun/lam-POON
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- lam
- POON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lampoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- POONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does lampoon mean?
verb
- To satirize or poke fun at.
- A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.
Where does lampoon come from?
Lampons ! lampons !
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Words that rhyme with lampoon
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Questions about saying lampoon
How do you pronounce lampoon?
Say lam-POON. The American pronunciation is /læmˈpun/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lampoon?
Lampoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POON). Broken into parts: lam · POON.