How to pronounce Lombard
Say it like LOM-bard. Lombard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOM).
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- LOM
- bard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lombard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Lombard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOM-bahd.
What does Lombard mean?
- A native or inhabitant of Lombardy, Italy.
- A banker or moneylender.
- Of, from or relating to Lombardy, Italy.
Words that rhyme with Lombard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lombard.
Questions about saying Lombard
How do you pronounce Lombard?
Say LOM-bard. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑmbɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈlɒmbɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lombard?
Lombard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOM). Broken into parts: LOM · bard.
Is Lombard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ (LOM-bahd).