How to Pronounce Lame

To pronounce "lame", say LAM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /leɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/leɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lame”

"lame" has 2 syllables: lam-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does lame mean?

noun

  1. A stupid or undesirable person.

verb

  1. To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.

    “1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly.”

adjective

  1. Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
  2. Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.

    “a lame leg, arm or muscle”

Synonyms

hobblingimperfectinefficientlimpingboringirrelevantpatheticuncool

Antonyms

efficientperfectcoolfunnyinterestingrelevant

Words that rhyme with lame

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

cripplehaltcrippledfeeblehaltingweakunfitspavined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lame"?▾

"Lame" has 2 syllables: lam · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lame"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lame" is /leɪm/.

What does "lame" mean?▾

Lame: A stupid or undesirable person.

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