English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Lamb Pronunciation
Lamb is pronounced LAM, IPA /ˈlæm/.
LAM
US /ˈlæm/ · UK /ˈlæm/
Syllables: LAM (1 syllable)
noun: A young sheep, or the meat from one.
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Lamb in a Sentence
- A lamb was standing in the gateway.
- We are having lamb with rosemary on Sunday.
- The ewe had twin lambs in March.
Common Mispronunciations of Lamb
Not LAMB
Leave the b silent. The mb ending works the same way in comb, thumb, and climb.
Not LAHM
Clip the vowel to the a of cat. Stretching it towards ah pulls the word across to calm.
Tip: Stop at the m and the word is finished.
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