How to Pronounce Lampoon

To pronounce "lampoon", say LAMP-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /læmˈpuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/læmˈpuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lampoon”

"lampoon" has 2 syllables: lamp-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does lampoon mean?

noun

  1. A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution.

verb

  1. To satirize or poke fun at.

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Words that rhyme with lampoon

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lampoon"?▾

"Lampoon" has 2 syllables: lamp · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "lampoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lampoon" is /læmˈpuːn/.

What does "lampoon" mean?▾

Lampoon: A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution.

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