"lamia" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈɫeɪmiə

LAY-mee-uh

UK

lˈæmiɐ

LAM-ee-uh

释义

A lamia is a monster from Greek mythology, usually described as a female creature that preys on humans, especially children. In some tales, lamias are part snake and have magical abilities.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɫeɪmiə

英式英语

lˈæmiɐ

简化发音

美式

LAY-mee-uh

英式

LAM-ee-uh

语境中听

A lamia is a monster in Greek myths.

The children were afraid of the lamia in the story.

Some legends say a lamia has a snake’s body.

In fantasy novels, meeting a lamia usually means trouble for the heroes.