lemming meaning

UK US /ˈlɛmɪŋ/ 2 syllables

lemming (noun): any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution.

Definition of lemming

  1. any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution

    Type of: rodent

    Kinds: European lemming, brown lemming, grey lemming, pied lemming, southern bog lemming, northern bog lemming

How to pronounce lemming

lemming is pronounced /ˈlɛmɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with lemming

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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