How to Pronounce Lam

To pronounce "lam", say LAM — one syllable, IPA /læm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/læm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lam”

"lam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lamb, lamm, lambe, lamme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lam mean?

verb

  1. To beat or thrash.
  2. To flee or run away.

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Words that rhyme with lam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlambham

Related words

thrashrunscarpergetawayflailbunkthresh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lam"?▾

"Lam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lam" is /læm/.

What does "lam" mean?▾

Lam: To beat or thrash.

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