How to Pronounce "gentle as a lamb"
expression
JEN-tl az uh LAM
JEN-tl az uh LAM
Definition
Describes someone who is very kind, calm, and gentle, not aggressive or forceful at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛnəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæm
British English
dʒˈɛntəl/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /lˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEN-tl az uh LAM
UK
JEN-tl az uh LAM
Listen in Context
My little brother is gentle as a lamb with our cat.
She is gentle as a lamb when she helps her grandmother.
The new puppy is gentle as a lamb with children.
Don't worry about him; he's gentle as a lamb, even if he looks scary.