How to pronounce lombards
Say it like LAHM-bardz. Lombards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHM).
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US American/ˈlɑmbɑrdz/LAHM-bardz
UK British/ˈlɒmbɑːdz/LOM-bahdz
- LAHM
- bardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lombards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bardzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lombards
- 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-bahdz.
What does lombards mean?
noun
- plural of lombard How to pronounce lombard
Questions about saying lombards
How do you pronounce lombards?
Say LAHM-bardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑmbɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒmbɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lombards?
Lombards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHM). Broken into parts: LAHM · bardz.
Is lombards 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 /ˈlɒmbɑːdz/ (LOM-bahdz).