How to Pronounce "lame"
word
/ˈɫeɪm/
laym
/ˈleɪm/
laym
Definition
If a person or animal is lame, they have difficulty walking because of a problem with a leg or foot. In informal English, lame also means weak, boring, or not impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫeɪm/
British English
/ˈleɪm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
laym
UK
laym
Listen in Context
The old dog is lame in one leg.
That was a lame joke.
His excuse sounds lame.
I didn't go because I had some lame excuse about being tired.