To pronounce "lama", say LAM-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lama
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LAM-a
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"lama" has 2 syllables: lam-a. It rhymes with melodrama and trauma, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: llama — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lama" has 2 syllables: lam · a.
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