How to Pronounce Lambasting

To pronounce "lambasting", say LAMB-ast-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

LAMB-ast-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lambasting”

"lambasting" has 3 syllables: lamb-ast-ing. It rhymes with basting and pasting, if that helps it stick.

What does lambasting mean?

verb

  1. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

    “Her first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.”

  2. (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

noun

  1. A harsh reprimand.

Synonyms

beathitthrashberatescoldtell off

Words that rhyme with lambasting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bastingpastingwastingtastinghasting

Related words

scoldlectureflogcanejawrag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lambasting"?▾

"Lambasting" has 3 syllables: lamb · ast · ing.

What does "lambasting" mean?▾

Lambasting: To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

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