how to pronounce lamppost

/ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/

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lamppost is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of lamppost

noun:

The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lamppost frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word lamppost occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.