How to pronounce lamprophony
Say it like lam-PROF-uh-nee. Lamprophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF).
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- lam
- PROF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamprophony 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.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lamprophony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lam-PROF-uh-nee.
What does lamprophony mean?
- loudness and clarity of enunciation
Words that rhyme with lamprophony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lamprophony.
Questions about saying lamprophony
How do you pronounce lamprophony?
Say lam-PROF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /læmˈprɑfəni/. In British English it is /læmˈprɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamprophony?
Lamprophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF). Broken into parts: lam · PROF · uh · nee.
Is lamprophony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /læmˈprɒfəni/ (lam-PROF-uh-nee).