How to Pronounce Lemming

To pronounce "lemming", say LEMM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /lɛm.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/lɛm.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lemming”

"lemming" has 2 syllables: lemm-ing. It rhymes with condemning and stemming, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lemming mean?

noun

  1. A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.
  2. Any member of a group given to conformity or groupthink, especially a group poised to follow a leader off a cliff.

Words that rhyme with lemming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condemningstemminggemmingdemmingdemingflemingflemmingheminghemmingleming

Related words

collaredmousevolemouselingmicrotine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lemming"?▾

"Lemming" has 2 syllables: lemm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lemming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lemming" is /lɛm.ɪŋ/.

What does "lemming" mean?▾

Lemming: A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.

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