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How do you pronounce lamaze?
The recorded pronunciation is /ləˈmɑz/.
What does lamaze mean?
A natural childbirth technique.
Where does lamaze come from?
Developed in the 1940s by French obstetrician Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze.

How to pronounce lamaze

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lamaze”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ləˈmɑz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “lamaze”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “lamaze” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.