How to Pronounce Lames

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/leɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lames”

"lames" has 2 syllables: lam-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

What does lames mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To shine.

Words that rhyme with lames

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimsaimsproclaimsjamesclaimsflameshamesnamesblamesframesdamesshames

Related words

cripplehaltcrippledfeeblehaltingweakunfitspavined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lames"?▾

"Lames" has 2 syllables: lam · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lames"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lames" is /leɪmz/.

What does "lames" mean?▾

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

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