How to Pronounce "innocent as a lamb"
expression
IN-uh-sent az uh LAM
IN-uh-sent az uh LAM
Definition
Describes someone who is very innocent, pure, and harmless, like a young lamb. It is usually used to emphasize a person's lack of guilt or bad intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnəsənt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæm
British English
ˈɪnəsənt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /lˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-sent az uh LAM
UK
IN-uh-sent az uh LAM
Listen in Context
He looks innocent as a lamb when he smiles.
The child is innocent as a lamb.
She was innocent as a lamb in court.
Don't be fooled—he may seem innocent as a lamb, but he's clever.