How to Pronounce Lamps

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

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/læmps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lamps”

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

What does lamps 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.

Words that rhyme with lamps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

campscrampsstampsclampsrampsrevampsgrampschampsdampsvampsscampstamps

Related words

ampoulesbatteriesbeaconsblistersbulbbulbsburnscurtains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lamps"?▾

"Lamps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lamps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lamps" is /læmps/.

What does "lamps" mean?▾

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

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