How to Pronounce Lamprey

To pronounce "lamprey", say LAMPR-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lamprey”

"lamprey" has 2 syllables: lampr-ey. It rhymes with sampre, if that helps it stick.

What does lamprey mean?

noun

  1. Any long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.

Words that rhyme with lamprey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sampre

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamprey"?▾

"Lamprey" has 2 syllables: lampr · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "lamprey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lamprey" is /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/.

What does "lamprey" mean?▾

Lamprey: Any long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.

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