How to Pronounce Lemma

To pronounce "lemma", say LEMM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlɛmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lemma”

"lemma" has 2 syllables: lemm-a. It rhymes with dilemma and emma, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lemme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lemma mean?

noun

  1. A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.
  2. The canonical form of an inflected word; i.e., the form usually found as the headword in a dictionary, such as the nominative singular of a noun, the bare infinitive of a verb, etc.

Synonyms

citation form

Antonyms

non-lemma

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Words that rhyme with lemma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dilemmaemmarhemastemmatremacremahema-cbemakaremaaardemabultema

Related words

provestatementpostulatepremisecorollarytheorempropositionassertion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lemma"?▾

"Lemma" has 2 syllables: lemm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "lemma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lemma" is /ˈlɛmə/.

What does "lemma" mean?▾

Lemma: A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.

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