How to Pronounce Lamb

To pronounce "lamb", say LAMB — 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 “lamb”

"lamb" 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: lam, lamm, lambe, lamme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lamb mean?

noun

  1. A young sheep.
  2. The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.

verb

  1. Of a sheep, to give birth.
  2. To assist (sheep) to give birth.

    “The shepherd was up all night, lambing her young ewes.”

Synonyms

sheepling

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Words that rhyme with lamb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamham

Related words

dearyeaneweovinesheepsheepmeatmuttonkitten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamb"?▾

"Lamb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lamb"?▾

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

What does "lamb" mean?▾

Lamb: A young sheep.

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