How to pronounce lamppost
Say it like LAMP-pohst. Lamppost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMP).
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US American/ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/LAMP-pohst
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- LAMP
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamppost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does lamppost mean?
noun
- The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
- A tall, thin person.
Where does lamppost come from?
From lamp + post.
Questions about saying lamppost
How do you pronounce lamppost?
Say LAMP-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamppost?
Lamppost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMP). Broken into parts: LAMP · pohst.