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lamb
Definition:
(nou) young sheep (nou) English essayist (1775-1834) (nou) a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters) (nou) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) (nou) the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
Phonetic Transcription:
læm
Examples:
The creamy white fleece appears as the lamb matures.
Dishes feature lamb and mutton, the meat of sheep.
The lamb then escapes into the fields and infects the flocks of sheep.
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Common mistakes of lamb pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "lamb" with a long "a" as in "game" (/leɪm/). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember, "lamb" has a short "a" sound, pronounced /læm/ in both US and UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "b": It's common to hear "lamb" pronounced with a strong "b" sound, like /læmb/. This is not correct. Tip: The "b" in "lamb" is silent, so focus on the "l" and "am" sounds only.
- Confusing with "lam": Some may pronounce "lamb" as "lam" (/læm/), omitting the "b" entirely. While this may sound similar, it's not the same word. Tip: Always remember to include the silent "b" at the end when saying "lamb."
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the second syllable or misplace stress entirely, leading to a mispronunciation. "Lamb" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Keep the stress on the only syllable: "lamb" should sound like /læm/.
- Mixing up with "lambs": It's easy to confuse the singular "lamb" with its plural form "lambs" (/læmz/). The addition of the "s" changes the pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying both forms: "lamb" (/læm/) and "lambs" (/læmz/) to distinguish them clearly.