How to pronounce llama
Say it like LAH-muh. Llama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Llama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of llama
American and British speakers say llama in essentially the same way: /ˈlɑmə/ in the US and /ˈlɑːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAH-muh.
What does llama mean?
- A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.
- A firearm, especially a handgun.
Where does llama come from?
Borrowed from Spanish llama, from Quechua llama.
Words that rhyme with llama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of llama.
Words that sound like llama
Questions about saying llama
How do you pronounce llama?
Say LAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑmə/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in llama?
Llama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say llama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɑmə/ and the British form is /ˈlɑːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as llama?
Llama sounds the same as lama in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.