How to pronounce lampshade
Say it like LAMP-shayd. Lampshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lampshade. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAMP
- shayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lampshade 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.
- shaydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lampshade
American and British speakers say lampshade in essentially the same way: /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/ in the US and /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAMP-shayd.
What does lampshade mean?
- A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
- To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.
- To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.
- To adorn with one or more lampshades.
Where does lampshade come from?
From lamp + shade. The verb sense comes from the idea of making something more conspicuous by hanging a lampshade on it.
Questions about saying lampshade
How do you pronounce lampshade?
Say LAMP-shayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lampshade?
Lampshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAMP). Broken into parts: LAMP · shayd.
Do Americans and Brits say lampshade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.