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How to pronounce lamb
/læm/ British English
LAM
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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LAMB
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LAM
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The b is silent: LAM.
In a sentence
Cook the lamb with rosemary.
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How do you pronounce lamb?
In British English, lamb is pronounced /læm/. Say it like this: LAM. The b is silent: LAM.
How many syllables are in lamb?
When you say it, lamb has 1 syllable: LAM.
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