How to Pronounce “lama

word

/ˈɫɑmə/
LAH-muh
/lˈɑːmɐ/
LAH-muh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɫɑmə/

British English

/lˈɑːmɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LAH-muh

UK

LAH-muh

Listen in Context

We saw a lama at the temple during our trip.

The Dalai Lama is a famous spiritual leader.

The lama gave a talk about mindfulness that really inspired me.

Many people travel to meet a lama and ask for guidance.