How to Pronounce Lamp

To pronounce "lamp", say LAMP — one syllable, IPA /læmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/læmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lamp”

"lamp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tramp and scamp, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lampe, lampp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lamp mean?

noun

  1. A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
  2. A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

verb

  1. To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
  2. To hunt at night using a lamp; see lamping.

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Words that rhyme with lamp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trampscampcampdampclampstamprampchampamprevampcrampkamp

Related words

bulbflashlightlamppostlanternlightingdimmersearchlightwick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamp"?▾

"Lamp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lamp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lamp" is /læmp/.

What does "lamp" mean?▾

Lamp: A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.

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