How to Pronounce "lampoon"
word
ɫæmˈpun
lam-POON
læmpˈuːn
lamp-OON
Definition
To publicly criticize or mock someone or something using humor, often in a written or artistic way. It usually means making fun of someone by exaggerating their flaws.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫæmˈpun
British English
læmpˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lam-POON
UK
lamp-OON
Listen in Context
The cartoonist lampooned the mayor with a funny drawing.
The show often lampoons famous celebrities.
He wrote an article to lampoon the new law.
That comedian loves to lampoon politics on stage.